Sometimes one door closes and another opens. And sometimes you get stuck in the hallway wondering what on earth happens next. This Sheesh! post explores coping with uncertainty, the urge to make discomfort disappear, and how DBT distress tolerance skills can help us wait without making the hallway harder.

Who we are gets shaped by a strange mix of family, experiences, expectations, labels, and the stories we tell ourselves along the way. Do Swords Come in Pink? explores identity, personal values, and what it can look like to decide which parts of your story still belong to you.

You can think carefully, make a reasonable choice, do your best, and things can still go wrong. No Matter How You Work It, Things Go Wrong looks at why we so quickly turn disappointment into self blame, and how acceptance can help us respond with a little more perspective when life refuses to follow the plan.