welcome to the all the hard things blog

When I first started my own OCD recovery journey, I thought I had a decent idea of what I was getting into. I knew it would take work. I expected some discomfort. But what I didn’t realize was how complex, confusing, and surprisingly hopeful the process could be. If you’re in the thick of it […]

Let’s be real—dealing with anxiety and OCD can feel like a full-time job. And while it’s amazing to have supportive family and friends, sometimes their well-meaning attempts to help can actually make things harder. Maybe they unknowingly enable your compulsions or offer reassurance when what you really need is space to work through your anxiety. […]