Loneliness isn’t always about being alone—it’s about feeling unseen or emotionally disconnected. This article breaks down why loneliness can exist even in full social lives and offers therapeutic insight and gentle steps toward more authentic, nourishing connection.

Love Beyond Romance: What Emotionally Safe Relationships February often centers romantic love, but meaningful connection goes far beyond that. This post explores what emotionally safe relationships actually feel like, how to recognize healthy versus draining dynamics, and why safety—not chemistry—is the foundation of true connection.

Many New Year’s resolutions fail—around 80% by mid-February—often not due to lack of willpower, but because of rigid goals, outcome-focused thinking, external pressures, and ignoring the body’s stress response. Alexandria Gohla, MSW, LCSW, Ed.S, explains that lasting change in 2026 comes from a different approach: anchoring goals in personal values, breaking habits into micro-steps, practicing somatic grounding, redefining success through self-compassion, and building supportive systems rather than chasing perfection. By focusing on consistency, small wins, and meaningful routines, you can finally turn resolutions into sustainable growth.