Minaa B., LMSW

01/25/2026

There’s a difference between someone who’s learning and growing, and someone who keeps repeating the same harmful patterns while expecting you to adjust. One requires patience. The other requires professional help and genuine willingness to change.

You’re not failing them by recognizing you can’t be both their partner/friend/family member and their therapist. That was never your role.

01/22/2026

01/08/2026

Age does not equal maturity. Remember that the next time you are expecting someone to know better because of their age.

01/06/2026

Sometimes we mourn the things that haven't materialized.

01/05/2026

A person's behavior and treatment of you is the ultimate form of closure.

01/02/2026

Chosen family is a beautiful thing, but cultivating one can feel hard if you've experienced ongoing abuse from the people who were supposed to keep you safe.

01/01/2026

Vulnerability is essential for sustaining relationships. While it may feel risky to be open and share our truths with people, their feedback and response usually tell us what we need to know about them and how to move accordingly.

12/30/2025

Some people will prefer the old you. This doesn't mean they need to be removed from your life entirely, but you may need to set boundaries with people who like the version of you that benefits them and not your healing.

12/29/2025

Self-compassion is self-care.

12/26/2025

I'm old enough to recognize a lot of things. Needing to go to bed on time, minding my own business, and being open to correction have brought me a long way in life.

12/25/2025

What are you opting out of this holiday season and for 2026?

12/24/2025

You are allowed to have boundaries with your sibling.
You are allowed to step out of the role of caretaking for your sibling.
You are allowed to protect yourself from your siblings' harmful behavior.
You can break the cycle of dysfunction, codependency, and enabling by setting boundaries on how you engage in your relationship with your siblings.

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