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Therapy & Mental Health


I Didn’t Do the Therapy Homework (Until I Did)
I kept skipping my therapy homework. Not because I didn’t care—but because something in me resisted. When I finally did it, it wasn’t magica

Joshua Ericson
Apr 122 min read


Therapy Isn’t a Straight Line—And That’s the Point
Therapy isn’t a straight path to your best self—it’s a tangled, messy trail full of setbacks, realizations, and slow progress. That’s not fa

Joshua Ericson
Apr 72 min read


How It Feels to Finally Say, 'I Think I Need Help'
Saying “I need help” isn’t weakness—it’s strength. It’s the first terrifying, powerful step toward healing.

Joshua Ericson
Apr 62 min read


That One Time in Therapy I Said Too Much... and It Helped
Sometimes saying too much in therapy feels like a mistake—until you realize it’s the beginning of real healing.

Joshua Ericson
Apr 52 min read


Hard Truth: Rest Isn’t a Reward—It’s Maintenance
Rest isn’t a reward. It’s maintenance. You don’t have to earn it. You just have to stop running yourself into the ground.

Joshua Ericson
Apr 32 min read


The Emotional Cost of Being the 'Stable One'
Being the “stable one” sounds noble, but it’s exhausting. You’re allowed to ask for help, too.

Joshua Ericson
Apr 12 min read


You Are Not Broken (Even If It Feels Like It)
No one's coming to rescue you—but you're already the hero of your story. Here's what happens when you stop waiting and start showing up.

Joshua Ericson
Mar 313 min read
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