Flourishing Seeds Wellness

For a long time, I didn’t have the words for some of the things I felt. I knew I was adopted. I knew I was loved. And yet, there were parts of me that never quite seemed to fit. This is a personal reflection on adoption, identity, belonging, rejection, and the lifelong journey of learning that being different doesn’t mean being wrong.

As I sit here staring at my computer screen with so much to say, I find myself noticing some significant hesitation. It is not the subject itself that has me hesitate, but the importance I feel in what I want to share and wanting it to be written in a way that it might be heard in a different way. In a way where it is embraced with openness, rather than pushed away in discomfort. There is a reason I have chosen grief and loss to focus on in my counselling practice. It is

In the age of mindfulness, mental health awareness, and well-being routines, there are two terms that often get used interchangeably: self-care and self-compassion. While they both support a healthier, more balanced life, they are not the same thing, and understanding the difference and connection between them can help you build a more resilient and kind relationship with yourself. What Exactly Is Self-Care? We hear a lot about self-care these days. In fact, I might ev