Michelle SalujaThere is a particular kind of tired that doesn't show up in blood tests...and it is one of the most common, and least acknowledged, experiences of women who carry the effects of trauma.
Michelle SalujaYou've probably been told — by someone well-meaning, possibly by someone you love — to just let it go. Move on. Stop living in the past. It's over now.
Michelle SalujaGuilt, in its healthy form, is a signal. It tells you that your actions may have conflicted with your values, gives you information, and invites correction. It is meant to be temporary, proportional, and actionable.
Michelle SalujaHave you ever felt dread when thinking of going to work? Feeling anxious and trying to prepare for what could or could not happen?
Michelle SalujaMany of us leave that window of tolerance open way to wide. We shouldn't have to tolerate something in order to gain love.