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Between The Beats
Reflections on healing, connection, and coming home to yourself.


Does My Partner Still Love Me? When Love Feels Hard to Find
A quiet evening or missed moment of connection can leave you wondering, “Does my partner still love me?” Here’s how to understand the fear underneath that question and ask for the closeness you need.
erica smalla
Sep 283 min read


Why Do I Distract Myself? Listening to What You Need in the Moment Before
What if reaching for your phone, a snack, or one more episode isn’t a failure of self-control? The moment before the distraction may hold a clue about what you need. Here’s how to get curious without judging yourself.
erica smalla
Sep 273 min read


Why Do I Crave Routine but Struggle to Follow It? Understanding the AuDHD Push-Pull
If routines help you feel grounded but quickly become boring, restrictive, or impossible to follow, you may be experiencing a familiar AuDHD push-pull. Here is a more compassionate way to understand it.
erica smalla
Sep 257 min read


How to Find a Trans-Affirming Therapist: 8 Questions to Ask
Finding a therapist can feel especially vulnerable when you’re unsure whether you’ll be understood—or expected to explain or prove your identity. These eight questions can help you recognize genuinely trans-affirming therapy and find someone who respects your identity, autonomy, and pace.
erica smalla
Sep 217 min read
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