A Quiet Turning Point If you are just coming across this column, it offers a real-life look into how anxiety unfolds and, more importantly, how it can begin to shift over time. Over the past weeks, we have been following Tolani (not her real name), a young woman in her early twenties, learning to navigate Read More…
Tag: self awareness
When Avoiding Anxiety Becomes the Real Struggle
Last week, I introduced you to Tolani, whose story quietly mirrors the lived reality of many young adults navigating uncertainty, pressure, and emotional overwhelm in our fast-paced urban spaces. She had left school abruptly, her routine disrupted, her sense of direction shaken. What followed was not just anxiety, but something deeper—an exhausting cycle of trying Read More…
Holding Back While Longing for More (2): A Look at Avoidant Attachment Patterns
For many people like Aisha, the journey forward is not about becoming a completely different person, but about gradually building a new relationship with themselves. Awareness and Self-Trust The first step is awareness. Recognizing patterns such as withdrawing when things feel too close, delaying action due to fear of failure, or relying heavily on external Read More…