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When you’re in the thick of OCD or anxiety recovery, one of the hardest things to accept is this: healing isn’t linear. It doesn’t follow a straight line. It’s not a steady climb where each day is better than the last. Instead, it’s a rollercoaster—with wins, dips, twists, and days that feel like you’re right […]

June 17, 2025

Why Healing Isn’t Linear (And How to Keep Going When It Feels Like You’re Backsliding)

Affirmations, OCD and Anxiety Basics, Recovery Tips

There are days when just getting out of bed feels like a win. When your brain is spinning, your body is tired, and the demands of parenting feel like too much. I’ve been there—not just as a therapist, but as a mom who knows what it’s like to show up for her child while running […]

Parenting Overwhelm: How to Show Up for Your Kids Even on Hard Days

June 10, 2025

Affirmations, Compulsions, OCD and Anxiety Basics, Parenting, Recovery Tips