These things seem really simple, but they took a lot of effort. The cycle of self-hate is a vicious one, and I’ve realized that breaking away from it takes a lot of work.
The university has recently put me on disciplinary leave, pending a psych evaluation. Even though I don’t think I need it, would you be willing to take me on as a client?
When Olivia Rodrigo first released the tracklist for her latest album “GUTS” I excitedly texted my best friend over the track “ballad of a homeschooled girl,” gushing over the upcoming rock/pop song that I knew would become an anthem for homeschooled girls everywhere.
As I expected, the lyrics rang true as someone who left the high school culture for a routine of online classes and independent schoolwork.
At times, it can be exceedingly difficult to rip free from the icy grip of stress — a force that can easily consume our minds and dictate our behaviors.
