Boundaries Aren’t Bitchy — They’re Self-Respect
By: Melissa Lee Parent Published on: 11/12/2025If you’ve been called selfish, dramatic, or “too much” for having boundaries, this is for you. A blunt breakdown of why boundaries aren’t mean—they’re self-love in action.
Healing & Growth
Hyper-Independence... It isn't a Flex
By: Melissa Lee Parent Published on: 11/12/2025Hyper-independence isn’t strength—it’s a trauma response. This raw breakdown explores why “I got it” energy is actually self-protection and how to start healing.
Healing & Growth
Is it ADHD or is it a Dysregulated Nervous System?
By: Melissa Lee Parent Published on: 11/12/2025A no-bullshit look at why ADHD-like symptoms often come from trauma, chronic stress, diet, and over-stimulation. Learn the difference and how to retrain your nervous system.
Healing & Growth
Empath or Trauma Response
By: Melissa Lee Parent Published on: 11/12/2025A blunt, trauma-informed look at the “empath” label—and how what we call absorbing energy is often actually hypervigilance, people-pleasing, and nervous system survival mode.
Healing & Growth
