Being single on Valentine’s Day isn’t a problem to solve
Elizabeth Nardella Elizabeth Nardella

Being single on Valentine’s Day isn’t a problem to solve

Valentine’s Day often comes with quiet expectations about romance and togetherness. If you’re single, it can feel like something needs fixing. This post explores why being single on Valentine’s Day isn’t a problem to solve,and how this time can invite honesty and self-examinations.

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When the world feels loud
Elizabeth Nardella Elizabeth Nardella

When the world feels loud

January does not have to come with reinvention. Sometimes, it comes with reflection.

This blog post explores emotional growth, inner worlds, and why listening can be more meaningful than pushing forward.

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When your body says "No" but your mouth says "yes"
Elizabeth Nardella Elizabeth Nardella

When your body says "No" but your mouth says "yes"

Does your body tighten every time you want to say No, but the word won’t come out? A lot of us learn to ignore our own needs and wants, to avoid conflict, guilt, or disappointment. This post aims to offer you a gentle look at why that happens and how you can respect your boundaries without feeling like you’re letting everyone down.

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Coping with Holiday Stress: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Women & LGBTQ+ Adults
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Coping with Holiday Stress: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Women & LGBTQ+ Adults

The holidays often carry mixed emotions. For many women and LGBTQ+ adults across British Columbia, this time of year can bring both warmth and pain — joyful moments intertwined with grief, loneliness, or the resurfacing of old patterns.

Whatever your story, it’s important to remember: you’re not alone in feeling this way.

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When everyone else is on vacation and you’re not
Elizabeth Nardella Elizabeth Nardella

When everyone else is on vacation and you’re not

It’s August. You’re scrolling your phone, minding your business, and there it is: another beach pic, another group in matching linen shirts, another hammock. Another “out of office” caption. And maybe you like the post because you’re a good sport, right? But then you sit there holding your lukewarm coffee, and it hits you like a wave that didn’t ask permission: FOMO.

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