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Mental Health and Shoes: More Similar Than You Think
Imagine walking around in a pair of shoes that are too tight. At first, they pinch a little, but you ignore the discomfort. As the day goes on, the pain gets worse, and by the evening, you have blisters. You tell yourself it’s fine—you’ll just push through. But over time, if you keep wearing the same shoes, your feet start to develop sores, misalignments, and even long-term damage.
This piece explores themes of trauma and its lived experiences. If you find such topics triggering, please proceed with caution or seek support as needed.
I’ve often wondered what it feels like to wake up and no longer recognize yourself—not in the poetic sense of growth or change, but in the terrifying way that leaves you estranged from your own body, your own mind. Kafka’s Metamorphosis captures that feeling in a way that is both visceral and haunting.
Mental Health & Physical Health
We rush to treat a fever or a broken bone—but when the mind aches, we often say, “Just get over it.” Mental health isn’t a luxury; it’s the foundation of how we live, love, work, and heal. From gut issues to heart disease, science shows our thoughts and emotions shape our bodies. This blog explores why caring for your mental well-being is just as essential as caring for your physical health—because one cannot thrive without the other.
