Articles tagged: self care

• The Hidden Cost of Caregiving: How My Mother's Dementia Almost Broke Me
  Jan 5, 2026

  A raw, honest account of caregiver burnout—watching a parent disappear while losing myself in the process, and the long road back to mental health.

• Learning Self-Compassion After a Lifetime of Self-Criticism
  Sep 13, 2025

  A transformative journey from harsh self-criticism to self-compassion, and how changing the way we talk to ourselves can heal mental health.

• From Workaholic to Well-Being: Breaking Free from Achievement Addiction
  Sep 11, 2025

  The journey from 60-hour work weeks and achievement addiction to finding genuine work-life balance and mental health recovery.

• Digital Detox Diaries: How a 30-Day Social Media Break Reset My Mental Health
  Sep 10, 2025

  A personal journey through a 30-day social media detox and the surprising mental health benefits of disconnecting from the digital world.