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In Paths Uncharted , we’re exploring mental health in context—through lenses that are lived, layered, and sometimes unexpected. We write...

by Mx. Lauren Johnson What if your moral compass— once a source of comfort and guidance— has become a relentless source of fear, shame,...

You deserve to be all of who you are—even at work. In many workplaces, professionalism is quietly coded: not too loud, not too soft, not...

In politics, the “pivot” is a skill. A candidate is asked a tough question, and instead of answering it directly, they pivot to what...

Love doesn’t always look how people expect—and that’s okay. If you're in a relationship that the world reads as heterosexual, but your...

A childhood board game revealed hidden struggles with autism. Lara shares her story of growing up undiagnosed and finding meaning in late discovery.

A Note on Gender Expression, Code-Switching, and Returning to School Every August, the same messaging pops up like clockwork: “New year,...

Meeting Religious Trauma Survivors Where They Are at in Early Recovery “Why aren’t you singing?” a man asked me, swaying with ease to the...

Charlottesville still feels the impact of August 12. This reflection explores how trauma lives in our bodies and communities—and how healing begins with accountability, collective care, and liberation-oriented support.

Change can bring about feelings of anxiety, anger, or fear, the potential for regret and sadness. Learn about your window of tolerance and explore tips for navigating change with emotional regulation.

Complex trauma  is a term that’s gaining more recognition in both clinical settings and everyday conversations about mental health. For...

Feeling burned out by summer's heat, noise, and social expectations? This post explores sensory overload, internalized productivity shame, and how rest can be a radical act—especially for neurodivergent queer folks.

Whether it’s the personal loss of a beloved person or other animal, or the larger-scale loss felt as we experience the polycrisis of climate change, pandemics, and genocide, learning to accept the grief that we experience and carry with us as individuals and communities can be transformational.

If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “Everyone else seems to have this whole adulthood thing figured out—what’s wrong with me?” — you’re not alone.

It’s summertime in Virginia which means it’s swimming season. However, this summer also continues to heat up politically, and the image that comes to mind may be more raging whirlpool than cooling oasis. Discover how creative expression can help support self-reflection and emotional regulation.

In a world that often feels like it’s teetering on the edge—politically, economically, environmentally—it’s hard to know how to keep...

Amidst times of unrest, clarifying your values can help you live the life you want to live.

For LGBTQIA+ folks raised in rigid or rejecting faith traditions, healing can start with the radical idea that there was nothing wrong...

Religious trauma doesn’t end when you leave the church. It lingers in the body—in the bedroom—in the questions you’re afraid to ask. But...

When you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, slowing down and changing your relationship to thoughts and feelings can help.