The Dark Side of Healing
Sometimes healing starts in darkness, so you can finally see the stars.
starting over
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I Am So Grateful for Today
Because for so many years, I really didn’t think I would be here to see it. This article is also featured on my Substack Content Note: This article discusses depression, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, suicidal thoughts, and suicide. Please take care of yourself while reading and step away if you need to. September is Suicide…
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I’m Not Here to Fix You. I’m Here to Hold the Lantern.
Sometimes life doesn’t clear a beautiful path for you before asking you to move forward. Sometimes you’re healing while still dealing with the things that hurt, building while things are falling apart, and making decisions without knowing whether they’re the right ones. Somewhere along the way, I realized I don’t want to be the person standing in front of you with all the answers. I want to be the person who reminds you that even in the dark, you’re still capable of finding your own way.
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Does Anyone Actually Know What They’re Doing?
Why the people we seek for directions may be navigating a different landscape entirely Article also featured on Substack Does Anyone Actually Know What They’re Doing? This morning, during my usual morning reflection on life with my online friend, I found myself talking about how lost I feel right now. It is a feeling I…
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The Art of Starting Over: ADHD, Hobbies, and Finding Myself Again and Again
Reframing hobby-jumping not as failure, but as a cycle of curiosity, nervous system healing, and self-discovery. Wendi Kehn/Hellbloom Haven (Also featured on Substack & Medium) Jan 02, 2026 Section 1: The Cycle of Starting (and Stopping) Who in the imaginary crowd has spent buttloads of money on a new hobby or interest only to give…
