Trauma often hides behind traits we misinterpret — pride, aloofness, or quick judgment. Drawing from Pride and Prejudice and modern trauma insights, this reflection explores how self-protection and cognitive rigidity shape relationships — and how we can move beyond them toward connection and healing.

Grief doesn’t always come with a funeral. Sometimes it’s silent, invisible, or unspoken. This post explores the many faces of grief—and the compassion each one deserves