Dragonfly's Blog

Change is one of the few constants in life, and yet it can feel anything but steady. Even the changes we actively choose, like starting a new job, ending a relationship, moving to a new city, or becoming a parent, can all unsettle our sense of stability. These moments often carry a mix of emotions: excitement and grief, relief and anxiety, hope and fear.

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Why do I keep doing this?” or “Why can’t I just stop overthinking or shutting down?” You’re not alone. So many of us carry patterns that seem to run on autopilot, especially in moments when we feel hurt, vulnerable, or emotionally exposed. Even when these reactions frustrate us, they exist for a reason. In Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, we start to understand these parts of us not as flaws, but as protectors.

Most of us go into relationships hoping for something meaningful, secure, and long-lasting. But sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we...

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges affecting young women today. With increasing academic, social, and career pressu