The Textile Reverie Blog
Thoughtful writing at the intersection of career, aesthetics, and identity—exploring how we find alignment in what we do, what we love, and who we’re becoming.
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Career, Calling & Creative Direction
Thoughtful, research-driven writing that helps people find work aligned with their skills, values, and creative instincts. Bridges career strategy with human insight, offering clarity without oversimplification.
Beauty, Aesthetics & Cultural Meaning
Explorations of beauty as language, culture, and self-expression. Examines fashion, aesthetics, and creative rituals as tools for meaning-making—not trends to be consumed.
Identity, Growth & the Inner Life
Reflective, psychologically grounded essays on identity, values, and modern emotional life. Centers honesty, resilience, and self-understanding as foundations for meaningful work and living.
The Effects of Trauma Don’t Disappear Until They’re Properly Addressed
Trauma has a way of leaving invisible marks on our lives. It’s not like a bruise that fades over time or a cut that heals with a little care. The effects of trauma run deep, often lingering long after the event itself has passed, sometimes even when we think we’ve moved on. It binds us up, clouds our judgment, and keeps us from moving forward. And here’s the truth that many of us struggle to accept: trauma doesn’t just go away on its own—it needs to be addressed to truly heal.