A Letter for June: On Boundaries, Burnout, and Becoming More Yourself.

A Letter for June: On Boundaries, Burnout, and Becoming More Yourself.

June brings intensity—not just in sunlight but in emotional bandwidth. In this soul note, I write to the part of you that’s tired of being everything for everyone, and ready to reclaim your time, your truth, and your energy. A tender reminder that you are allowed to pause before you people-please—and that your truth is worth protecting.

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A Letter for May: A Month for Shedding, Softening, and Starting Again
Soul Notes: Letters for the Season Abby Granigan Soul Notes: Letters for the Season Abby Granigan

A Letter for May: A Month for Shedding, Softening, and Starting Again

If you’re hovering between “What now?” and “I can’t keep doing it like this,” May has arrived right on time. This isn’t a month of answers, but of alignment. A quiet kind of reckoning where the soft truths rise, and the roles we’ve outgrown fall away. If you’ve been tired — soul-tired — this letter is a place to land. To return. To remember that change doesn’t always look like a grand becoming. Sometimes it starts with a single honest pause.

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Understanding Little 't' and Big 'T' Trauma
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Understanding Little 't' and Big 'T' Trauma

Not all trauma looks the same. This post breaks down the difference between big “T” and little “t” trauma, how childhood experiences impact our adult lives, and why your pain is valid—even if it doesn’t look like what others consider “trauma.”

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How Are You Feeling… really?
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How Are You Feeling… really?

How are you feeling… really?
Naming emotions isn’t always easy—but it is essential. In this post, we explore why emotional labeling matters, how it helps with regulation and self-awareness, and simple ways to get better at identifying what you’re really feeling (hint: a feelings wheel can work wonders).

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