Articles

This page is where I share practical writing on chronic pain, stress, grief, substance use, burnout, and major life transitions. My goal is to provide clear, grounded content that helps people better understand what they are experiencing and feel less alone in the process.

Topics may include chronic pain and identity, burnout in high performers, grief and hidden forms of loss, coping patterns, alcohol and substance use, emotional exhaustion, and the impact of major life change.

New articles will be added here over time.

Featured Topics

Articles in progress and upcoming pieces include:

• Burnout in High Performers

• Chronic Pain, Identity, and the Emotional Cost of Pushing Through

• Grief, Loss, and the Forms of Pain People Often Minimize

Selected Reading

In the meantime, here are a few outside resources that may be helpful:

• Coping with Chronic Pain
  American Psychological Association

• Grief: Coping with the Loss of Your Loved One
  American Psychological Association

• Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace
  CDC / NIOSH

• Alcohol Use and Your Health
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Anxiety Disorders
  National Institute of Mental Health

• Bereavement and Grief
  Mental Health America