Tag Archives: caregiver-burnout
Feeling Guilty About Pleasure? My Therapy Breakthrough
Marcus, a 37-year-old social worker from Washington DC, shares how feeling guilty about pleasure shaped his life for years — until a therapist reframed everything. A story about therapy breakthroughs, body reconnection, and learning that self-care isn't something you earn.
How Wild Swimming Helped Me Reclaim My Body at 40
Beth, a 40-year-old veterinarian from Burlington, shares how wild swimming at dawn became her path back to self-care after years of caregiver burnout. A personal story about reclaiming her body, learning to prioritize herself, and finding renewal at a milestone birthday.