While not backed by scientific evidence, crystal healing has grown in popularity over the past several years. So what exactly is it? What is crystal healing? Crystal healing is considered an alternative—and yes, often labeled pseudoscientific—approach to wellness. There aren’t any solid scientific studies confirming its benefits, and many remain skeptical. But for those of…

A reflection on people-pleasing, chronic illness, and the healing work of learning where I end and the world begins Learning where I end For as long as I can remember, boundaries were something I struggled to understand. I did not always know where I ended and someone else began. I could feel other people’s moods…