Shame as a Somatic Echo
If your body has been trained to associate visibility with danger—if you were raised in an environment where being quiet, pleasing, or selfless felt safer—then of course taking up space will feel unsettling. Not because you did something bad. But because your system is wired for protection.
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What If I Just Don’t Want It? Reframing Libido Struggles Without Shame
If you’ve ever wondered, Why don’t I want sex?—you’re not alone, and you’re not broken. What if your lack of desire isn’t a problem to fix, but a message from a part of you trying to protect you? This blog explores an IFS approach to libido struggles, helping you move from shame to self-understanding—on your own terms.
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