Welcome!
I’m Jamie, a therapist, single parent, and recovering people-pleaser.
I’ve spent over half my life trying to do what I thought people expected of me, working hard not to be a disappointment.
Which is frickin’ exhausting.
After a lot of self-analysis (and therapy, and breakdowns, and breakthroughs), I’ve learned that when I choose my own adventure, I actually like my life, even when it’s not ideal.
Life is messy...and inconvenient.
The inconvenience is irritating, but manageable.
For years, I waited for life to start, for things to calm down, get better, or make more sense.
Then I realized: the ups, downs, and in-betweens are life.
This is it.
And it’s not so bad.
If You're Wondering if you Screwed Everything Up - You are not alone.
This blog is for the people up late at night Googling,
- “Did I ruin my kids?”
- “Did I mess up my whole life?”
- “Why am I like this?”
The ones who want coping skills, not condescension.
The ones trying to do better without burning out.
People who are so frickin' done with perfectionism and pretending.
We talk about real life here, funny, hard, inconvenient, and honest.
Therapy’s great. I'm obviously a fan.
But so is learning how to manage chaos with your feet on the ground and sarcasm intact.
Yes. You’re normal, and no, you didn’t mess everything up.
What I Teach and Talk About:
I write and teach about the stuff we all carry but rarely name:
- Shame
- Guilt
- Stigma
- Trauma
- Family dynamics
- Loving someone who’s struggling
- Trying to set boundaries when you’ve never experienced respect
- Practicing self-compassion without buying 17 journals, hundreds of self-help books that just piss you off, or that $60 candle Instagram keeps suggesting
Behavioral health is for everyone—not just therapists, not just people in crisis.
Healing happens in community, laughter, honesty, and the “me too” moments that make us feel a little less alone.
So, welcome. Come as you are. Bring your baggage.
Life is inconvenient, but it’s more manageable (and way more fun) with community.
My Quick Disclaimer:
This space is educational, not therapeutic.
I’m a licensed therapist, but I’m not your therapist. I’m just a chatty person who’s experienced a lot of inconveniences and happens to work as a therapist a few hours a week.
This space is about learning, reflecting, and connecting.
If you're in crisis or need personal therapy, please seek help through a trusted provider.