Anna Katarina, Author at Braving Shadows

Thin-Skinned: Lighthearted Teasing or Bullying?

Being thin-skinned is not your fault or something to apologize for. Here are 3 things I’ve learned as a thin-skinned person.

“Give yourself grace” is an easy thing to say, but very hard to practice. Here’s a recent shame-inducing situation and how I went about it.

Your first therapy session should not be something terrifying that keeps you from seeking care, no matter your reason for considering it.

Going to therapy and seeking medical care should not be terrifying – let’s break down these top 5 fears.

Trauma informed care has reached a critical point of need. Here’s what it is and why it’s so hard to find.

These 5 tips will help you set guardrails for Trauma Brain and keep your job when in adult temper tantrum mode.

Burnout from life is not going away. Here’s what it can lead to, your legal protections, and steps to take before you hit the wall.

Getting past your past often means letting go of what you considered a standard and seeing yourself as someone who’s not a piece of sh*t.

Mental health disparities in the US are plenty, including ability to pay, that keeps us from getting quality care.

Let’s be intentional about doing things that genuinely bring us joy, not just look like we’re happy and healthy.