You notice your partner is quieter than usual, and before long you’re wondering if you did something wrong. Your boss sends a short email, and suddenly you’re replaying yesterday’s meeting. Your friend doesn’t text back, and you’re debating whether you should send another message or just leave it alone. Your parent seems stressed, and you … Continue reading Why You Can’t Relax Until Everyone Else Is Okay
Stepping away from work that feels meaningful is not as straightforward as people think. There’s this assumption that if you leave something you cared deeply about, there must be a clear reason, something obvious, something easy to point to. But that’s rarely how it unfolds from the inside. More often, the work still matters. The … Continue reading When the Work Still Matters, But Something Else Doesn’t Fit
Amanda Brindle, LCSW 