When children first learn to talk about feelings, they often start with a handful of words: happy, sad, and mad. These are simple and familiar, but they are also limited. Life offers a much wider range of emotions, and if our language for them does not grow, we risk misunderstanding what we feel and how … Continue reading From Angry to Anxious to Excited: Expanding Beyond “Happy, Sad, Mad”
Month: August 2025
The Silent Struggle: What Happens When We Can’t Express Ourselves
Most of us have experienced the frustration of not being able to find the right words. We stumble, pause, or stay quiet, and the moment passes without us truly saying what we mean. For emotions, this challenge can be far greater. When we cannot name what we are feeling, we do not just lose the … Continue reading The Silent Struggle: What Happens When We Can’t Express Ourselves
How Naming Emotions Shapes Our Inner World
We often think of language as a tool for communicating with others, but its most profound impact might be the way it helps us communicate with ourselves. Nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of emotions. Being able to name what we feel, precisely, honestly, and without shame, shapes the way we experience … Continue reading How Naming Emotions Shapes Our Inner World