Nicki Bratton

Tag: emotional burnout

  • We Don’t Have a Comparison Problem

    We Have a Toxic Relationship with the Feed Why social media feels fake—and why that’s the least dangerous thing about it. I’ve been saying this for years, long before it became a wellness infographic or a caption people nod at and then ignore. Social media is a highlight reel, and we’re all comparing it to…

  • Autopilot Isn’t Healing

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    When Survival Mode Becomes the Default During a therapy session, I was telling my therapist all the things I’ve been doing to make sure the girls feel safe and secure through all this chaos—because, as always, they’re my #1 priority. She took a pause, then asked:“But how are you holding up?” And I froze. Because…

  • The Invisible Thread That Holds It All 🧵

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    Lists Upon Lists I’m a stay-at-home mom — though I rarely stay still. My body moves constantly, but my brain? It never rests. Every minute is accounted for. Every bag packed. Every meltdown prepped for. Every meal pre-thought, even if it ends in nuggets anyway. There’s no silence in my head. Only lists. 📋 But…