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I would go back to Napa just for this 🤍

We loved this shabby chic new spot in town @clementineyountville and had a the cutest lunch before heading back home, would recommend for drinks or brunch with the girls.

Already saving this for next time.

#napavalleyguide
#yountville
#naparestaurants
#chictravel
#elegantliving

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I would go back to Napa just for this 🤍

We loved this shabby chic new spot in town @clementineyountville and had a the cutest lunch before heading back home, would recommend for drinks or brunch with the girls.

Already saving this for next time.

#napavalleyguide
#yountville
#naparestaurants
#chictravel
#elegantliving

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My favorite way to spend time in a new place—early, alone and with treats (and my tripod) 🤍 @bouchon_bakery

Before the day begins—coffee, a slow walk, and nowhere to be yet.

It’s a small part of the day, but always the one I remember most!

Bouchon Bakery Yountville, Napa Valley mornings, solo travel moments, slow travel, peaceful morning routine, Napa Valley itinerary, Yountville coffee, California wine country, mindful travel, aesthetic travel moments

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#bouchonbakery
#napavalley
#grandmillennialstyle
#grandmillennialtravel
#mindfulliving

My favorite way to spend time in a new place—early, alone and with treats (and my tripod) 🤍 @bouchon_bakery

Before the day begins—coffee, a slow walk, and nowhere to be yet.

It’s a small part of the day, but always the one I remember most!

Bouchon Bakery Yountville, Napa Valley mornings, solo travel moments, slow travel, peaceful morning routine, Napa Valley itinerary, Yountville coffee, California wine country, mindful travel, aesthetic travel moments

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#bouchonbakery
#napavalley
#grandmillennialstyle
#grandmillennialtravel
#mindfulliving

My honest take on RH restaurants 🤍

Curious if you’ve been to one—and what you thought?

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#rhyountville
#rhrestaurant
#napavalleyguide
#interiordesignlovers
#elegantliving

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My honest take on RH restaurants 🤍

Curious if you’ve been to one—and what you thought?

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#rhyountville
#rhrestaurant
#napavalleyguide
#interiordesignlovers
#elegantliving

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If Nancy Meyers loved pink—🍊 my mom and I loved this country chic new spot for brunch in the heart of Yountville! I still cant decide which bar I want to sit at, inside or out! Such a cute spot for drinks, lunch or dinner in wine country!

@clementineyountville
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#winecountrystyle
#napaweekend
#grandmillennialstyle
#romanticizinglife
#brunchaesthetic

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If Nancy Meyers loved pink—🍊 my mom and I loved this country chic new spot for brunch in the heart of Yountville! I still cant decide which bar I want to sit at, inside or out! Such a cute spot for drinks, lunch or dinner in wine country!

@clementineyountville
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#winecountrystyle
#napaweekend
#grandmillennialstyle
#romanticizinglife
#brunchaesthetic

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Yountville—we loved you! This was one of the first vacays with Parker where I truly felt relaxed, we walked almost everywhere, ate all the good things and spent a lot of time lounging by the pool.

I have officially found my landing pad in the Napa Valley, all the details of what we did and where we stayed on Monica Gisele dot com and Substack. 🤍

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#napavalleyguide
#yountville
#chictravel
#californiawinecountry
#elegantliving

Yountville—we loved you! This was one of the first vacays with Parker where I truly felt relaxed, we walked almost everywhere, ate all the good things and spent a lot of time lounging by the pool.

I have officially found my landing pad in the Napa Valley, all the details of what we did and where we stayed on Monica Gisele dot com and Substack. 🤍

Napa Valley travel guide, Yountville California, Napa weekend itinerary, where to stay in Napa, Bouchon Bakery Yountville, RH Yountville wine bar, Napa Valley with kids, California wine country travel, chic travel destinations, elegant weekend getaway

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#napavalleyguide
#yountville
#chictravel
#californiawinecountry
#elegantliving

Yes, my suitcase was my purse for the evening. 🍋

Outfit details linked on my @shopmy (in bio)

#retroriviera
#europeansummerstyle
#classicstyle
#chictravelstyle
#vintagestyle

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Yes, my suitcase was my purse for the evening. 🍋

Outfit details linked on my @shopmy (in bio)

#retroriviera
#europeansummerstyle
#classicstyle
#chictravelstyle
#vintagestyle

classic chic outfit, neutral outfit inspiration, timeless style, elegant summer outfit, european summer aesthetic, quiet luxury style, coastal chic outfit, minimalist classic fashion, vacation outfit ideas, refined feminine style

The prettiest party I’ve hosted at home—and somehow one of the simplest. 🍊

I’ve been making amateur arrangements for years, attempting to recreate my Pinterest saves, but finally sitting down and learning how to do it (properly) was so helpful.

I hosted a small floral arranging afternoon with Jelena of @violafloral (she offers workshops in her Santa Monica studio and private events like this), and we had the best time.

If you’ve been wanting to host something a little different, this is a lovely place to start.

Full details are on Substack + the blog if you want to recreate it.

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#springentertaining
#floralarrangement
#hostessathome
#elegantliving
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The prettiest party I’ve hosted at home—and somehow one of the simplest. 🍊

I’ve been making amateur arrangements for years, attempting to recreate my Pinterest saves, but finally sitting down and learning how to do it (properly) was so helpful.

I hosted a small floral arranging afternoon with Jelena of @violafloral (she offers workshops in her Santa Monica studio and private events like this), and we had the best time.

If you’ve been wanting to host something a little different, this is a lovely place to start.

Full details are on Substack + the blog if you want to recreate it.

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floral arranging party, hosting ideas at home, spring entertaining ideas, flower market shopping los angeles, tablescape inspiration, garden party aesthetic, floral workshop, elegant entertaining, citrus court hosting, los angeles lifestyle

#springentertaining
#floralarrangement
#hostessathome
#elegantliving
losangeleslife

I’ve been meaning to take a floral arranging class for a long time—after many very amateur arrangements at home and recent trips to the flower market, it felt like time to actually learn the difference between using floral foam and chicken wire!

Thankfully our sweet instructor Jelena @violafloral led us through it so effortlessly—she offers workshops at her studio in Santa Monica as well as private events like this, and it made the whole afternoon feel both relaxed and special.

If you’ve been wanting to host something at home, consider this your sign 🤍

I shared all the details—flowers, setup, and everything I used—over on my Substack and blog (linked)

#floralarranging
#springhosting
#entertainingathome
#losangeleslife
#gardenpartyideas

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I’ve been meaning to take a floral arranging class for a long time—after many very amateur arrangements at home and recent trips to the flower market, it felt like time to actually learn the difference between using floral foam and chicken wire!

Thankfully our sweet instructor Jelena @violafloral led us through it so effortlessly—she offers workshops at her studio in Santa Monica as well as private events like this, and it made the whole afternoon feel both relaxed and special.

If you’ve been wanting to host something at home, consider this your sign 🤍

I shared all the details—flowers, setup, and everything I used—over on my Substack and blog (linked)

#floralarranging
#springhosting
#entertainingathome
#losangeleslife
#gardenpartyideas

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This week’s glimmers—summer weather and longer days have us outside so much more, and it’s completely shifted my mood.
So many blooms at @citrus.court, and something special to celebrate with the family.

I hope you find something to smile about this weekend.
Happy Friday 🤍 xx

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glimmers, slow living, summer days, everyday beauty, hosting at home, family moments, los angeles lifestyle

#slowlivingstyle
#elegantliving
#hostesswiththemostess
#losangeleslife
#everydaymoments

This week’s glimmers—summer weather and longer days have us outside so much more, and it’s completely shifted my mood.
So many blooms at @citrus.court, and something special to celebrate with the family.

I hope you find something to smile about this weekend.
Happy Friday 🤍 xx

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glimmers, slow living, summer days, everyday beauty, hosting at home, family moments, los angeles lifestyle

#slowlivingstyle
#elegantliving
#hostesswiththemostess
#losangeleslife
#everydaymoments

“These kids are walking into our lives too… right?”

All jokes aside, it ended up being such a cute morning for them. One of the reasons I actually love hotel breakfasts with kids is that they’re surprisingly easy — there’s usually space to wander, things to see, and the staff are so used to little guests. Most of the great hotels already have coloring books, crayons, and kid-friendly options ready to go.

My friend @coconut_mama_ and I had the nicest time catching up, and the Beverly Hills Hotel will always feel like such a special place. 🤍🍋

Have you ever done this with a friend and kids?

#grandmillennialstyle
#beverlyhillshotel
#chictravel
#resortstyle
#elegantliving

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“These kids are walking into our lives too… right?”

All jokes aside, it ended up being such a cute morning for them. One of the reasons I actually love hotel breakfasts with kids is that they’re surprisingly easy — there’s usually space to wander, things to see, and the staff are so used to little guests. Most of the great hotels already have coloring books, crayons, and kid-friendly options ready to go.

My friend @coconut_mama_ and I had the nicest time catching up, and the Beverly Hills Hotel will always feel like such a special place. 🤍🍋

Have you ever done this with a friend and kids?

#grandmillennialstyle
#beverlyhillshotel
#chictravel
#resortstyle
#elegantliving

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No one does summer quite like Europe—

It’s a lake town, but with an 18th-century neoclassical villa.
It’s a seafood restaurant, but it’s carved into a cliffside.
It’s a boat ride, but the view is a cascade of pastel homes.

The way people vacation here always feels different. A holiday for many Europeans means easy mornings, longer afternoons, and evenings that stretch well past sunset. The intention seems less about doing and more about enjoying—la dolce far niente, as the Italians say: the sweetness of doing nothing.

Children get to be children, and adults don’t seem fazed by it—little ones hunting for treasures in the piazza while the rest of us do the same in our own way… whether that’s wandering a Provençal bastide turned five-star hotel or lingering over one more glass of wine.

It’s a sensibility I’ve never quite found anywhere else.

Here’s to hoping a villeggiatura is in your future. ✨

#europeansummer
#villeggiatura
#romantictravel
#mediterraneanlife
#slowtravelstyle

No one does summer quite like Europe—

It’s a lake town, but with an 18th-century neoclassical villa.
It’s a seafood restaurant, but it’s carved into a cliffside.
It’s a boat ride, but the view is a cascade of pastel homes.

The way people vacation here always feels different. A holiday for many Europeans means easy mornings, longer afternoons, and evenings that stretch well past sunset. The intention seems less about doing and more about enjoying—la dolce far niente, as the Italians say: the sweetness of doing nothing.

Children get to be children, and adults don’t seem fazed by it—little ones hunting for treasures in the piazza while the rest of us do the same in our own way… whether that’s wandering a Provençal bastide turned five-star hotel or lingering over one more glass of wine.

It’s a sensibility I’ve never quite found anywhere else.

Here’s to hoping a villeggiatura is in your future. ✨

#europeansummer
#villeggiatura
#romantictravel
#mediterraneanlife
#slowtravelstyle

Trust me — I’ll always find today’s version of your grandmother’s favorite hotel. 🌿

If you love charming hotels with history, timeless terraces, and dressing to match your vacation…

you might be a Grandmillennial traveler too.

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#grandmillennial #europeantravel #slowtravel #romanticizelife #luxurytravel

Trust me — I’ll always find today’s version of your grandmother’s favorite hotel. 🌿

If you love charming hotels with history, timeless terraces, and dressing to match your vacation…

you might be a Grandmillennial traveler too.

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#grandmillennial #europeantravel #slowtravel #romanticizelife #luxurytravel

Sometimes Instagram looks like my life is all beautiful tables, chic hotels, and outfits I carefully planned—if I’m doing my job correctly 🥂

But let me “de-influence” you for a second.

Most days I’m seeing clients for therapy all day long, raising a preschooler and trying to keep our household running without completely burning out.

The beautiful things I share here aren’t my everyday reality — they’re the moments I intentionally create inside it.

This space has always remained a destination I can fully creatively express myself and I have no plans of changing that concept but I wanted to shed some light on some of what you may not see here.

Romanticizing life isn’t pretending things are perfect.
It’s choosing to notice and embrace beauty, a skill I’ve been employing as self-care since graduate school.

Enjoy! Xx

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#romanticizeyourlife
#millennialmomlife
#maximalisthome
#lifestylecreator
#millennialwomen

Sometimes Instagram looks like my life is all beautiful tables, chic hotels, and outfits I carefully planned—if I’m doing my job correctly 🥂

But let me “de-influence” you for a second.

Most days I’m seeing clients for therapy all day long, raising a preschooler and trying to keep our household running without completely burning out.

The beautiful things I share here aren’t my everyday reality — they’re the moments I intentionally create inside it.

This space has always remained a destination I can fully creatively express myself and I have no plans of changing that concept but I wanted to shed some light on some of what you may not see here.

Romanticizing life isn’t pretending things are perfect.
It’s choosing to notice and embrace beauty, a skill I’ve been employing as self-care since graduate school.

Enjoy! Xx

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#romanticizeyourlife
#millennialmomlife
#maximalisthome
#lifestylecreator
#millennialwomen

Usually my breaks involve letting the dogs out — but this works too. ✨

#lakecomo
#europeansummer
#romanticizyourlife
#grandmillennialstyle
#selfcare

Usually my breaks involve letting the dogs out — but this works too. ✨

#lakecomo
#europeansummer
#romanticizyourlife
#grandmillennialstyle
#selfcare

Mammoth Glimmers 🤍

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#IntentionalMotherhood
#ModernMarriage
#RomanticizeYourLife
#MindfulTravel
#WomenWhoReflect

Mammoth Glimmers 🤍

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#IntentionalMotherhood
#ModernMarriage
#RomanticizeYourLife
#MindfulTravel
#WomenWhoReflect

All the chalet vibes (and Parker’s hot cocoa) here 🐻@thelakefrontmammoth @tamaracklodgeandresort

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#chaletstyle
#après
#AlpineChic
#CozyVibes
#MountainLuxury

All the chalet vibes (and Parker’s hot cocoa) here 🐻@thelakefrontmammoth @tamaracklodgeandresort

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#chaletstyle
#après
#AlpineChic
#CozyVibes
#MountainLuxury

They say dress for the vacation you want, right? 🐆—THE APRÉS EDIT IS LIVE, Monica Gisele dot com.

#SkiStyle
#AspenStyle
#SkiChic
#QuietLuxury
#AlpineStyle

They say dress for the vacation you want, right? 🐆—THE APRÉS EDIT IS LIVE, Monica Gisele dot com.

#SkiStyle
#AspenStyle
#SkiChic
#QuietLuxury
#AlpineStyle

No reservations this year. 💌— @rdkitchensantamonica, @bravotv and @veuveclicquot in bed is my love language.

#ValentinesNight
#StayInStyle
#RomanticizeYourLife
#CozyChic
#GrandmillennialStyle

No reservations this year. 💌— @rdkitchensantamonica, @bravotv and @veuveclicquot in bed is my love language.

#ValentinesNight
#StayInStyle
#RomanticizeYourLife
#CozyChic
#GrandmillennialStyle

Dear St. Valentine,
I want a love letter from my son, pizza and champs in bed with my hubby, and cocktails and conversation somewhere chic with the girls.

Whatever love you’re celebrating this year, cheers to you. 🍾

#galentinesday
#prettyplaces
#girlsnightout
#valentinesvibes
#maximalistinteriors

Dear St. Valentine,
I want a love letter from my son, pizza and champs in bed with my hubby, and cocktails and conversation somewhere chic with the girls.

Whatever love you’re celebrating this year, cheers to you. 🍾

#galentinesday
#prettyplaces
#girlsnightout
#valentinesvibes
#maximalistinteriors

Vintage Vera, inspired by my beloved French 75. ✨

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#VintageStyle
#ClassicElegance
#GrandmillennialStyle
#EveningStyle
#weddingguestdress

Vintage Vera, inspired by my beloved French 75. ✨

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#VintageStyle
#ClassicElegance
#GrandmillennialStyle
#EveningStyle
#weddingguestdress

What could be more sexy than a vintage 60s jacket with an embroidered trim?

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#GrandmillennialStyle
#ClassicStyle
#ChicStyle
#OutfitInspo
#grandmillennial

What could be more sexy than a vintage 60s jacket with an embroidered trim?

🤍🤍🤍
#GrandmillennialStyle
#ClassicStyle
#ChicStyle
#OutfitInspo
#grandmillennial

And I’m so happy we did. 🎷 @thecelestinenola

Yes. We stayed in the French Quarter. And loved it. —all the details on MonicaGisele dot com.

#NewOrleansHotel
#FrenchQuarter
#NOLATravel
#BoutiqueHotel
#SouthernCharm

And I’m so happy we did. 🎷 @thecelestinenola

Yes. We stayed in the French Quarter. And loved it. —all the details on MonicaGisele dot com.

#NewOrleansHotel
#FrenchQuarter
#NOLATravel
#BoutiqueHotel
#SouthernCharm

New Orleans moved me in ways I didn’t expect.

Our tour guide spoke about the city’s roots — the layers of connection between cultures that existed here long before it became the United States. The way French, Spanish, African, Caribbean, and Indigenous influences blended over generations into something entirely its own — Creole culture at its core — felt like such a powerful reminder of what can happen when histories and humanity intersect.

And in a time when our country feels so heavy and fractured, that story hit me right in the heart.

It reminded me that something more beautiful has always been possible on this land… and it made me feel hopeful that we can find our way back to it again.

A love letter to a city I’ll never forget. 🤍—more to come this week.

#NewOrleans
#FrenchQuarter
#NOLATravel
#CreoleCulture
#TravelDiary

New Orleans moved me in ways I didn’t expect.

Our tour guide spoke about the city’s roots — the layers of connection between cultures that existed here long before it became the United States. The way French, Spanish, African, Caribbean, and Indigenous influences blended over generations into something entirely its own — Creole culture at its core — felt like such a powerful reminder of what can happen when histories and humanity intersect.

And in a time when our country feels so heavy and fractured, that story hit me right in the heart.

It reminded me that something more beautiful has always been possible on this land… and it made me feel hopeful that we can find our way back to it again.

A love letter to a city I’ll never forget. 🤍—more to come this week.

#NewOrleans
#FrenchQuarter
#NOLATravel
#CreoleCulture
#TravelDiary

My heart is breaking for our country — and so much of the world — right now. In moments like these, I can feel myself slipping into the heaviness… swimming in a sea of mostly unhelpful social media.

And then I try to take my own therapist advice: to come back to myself, and to reconnect in real life.

I think there’s a difference between staying informed and drowning in information — and I know that line looks different for everyone.

What I do know is that being around people who make me feel good about myself… plus the unbeatable combination of pink balloons and cheesy carbs… always reinvigorates my spirit.

I hope you find a little slice of something joyful right now, in whatever way that looks like for you. 🍕

#GalentinesDay
#GirlsNightInspo
#EntertainingAtHome
#TablescapeInspo
#PizzaParty

My heart is breaking for our country — and so much of the world — right now. In moments like these, I can feel myself slipping into the heaviness… swimming in a sea of mostly unhelpful social media.

And then I try to take my own therapist advice: to come back to myself, and to reconnect in real life.

I think there’s a difference between staying informed and drowning in information — and I know that line looks different for everyone.

What I do know is that being around people who make me feel good about myself… plus the unbeatable combination of pink balloons and cheesy carbs… always reinvigorates my spirit.

I hope you find a little slice of something joyful right now, in whatever way that looks like for you. 🍕

#GalentinesDay
#GirlsNightInspo
#EntertainingAtHome
#TablescapeInspo
#PizzaParty

My condolences to the east coast. 🫶🏼

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#LosAngelesLife #WinterSunshine #BoatDay #ChampagneMoment #RomanticizeYourLife

My condolences to the east coast. 🫶🏼

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#LosAngelesLife #WinterSunshine #BoatDay #ChampagneMoment #RomanticizeYourLife

But I don’t share my shells. 🥂 @thebarissi

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#shellcocktails
#PalmSprings
#HotelBars
#LuxuryTravel
#CocktailCulture

But I don’t share my shells. 🥂 @thebarissi

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#shellcocktails
#PalmSprings
#HotelBars
#LuxuryTravel
#CocktailCulture

Just doing the lord’s work (bringing my sister) 🥂

#LaQuintaResort
#MotherDaughterTrip
#PalmSpringsStyle
#ResortWeekend
#FamilyTravelDiary

Just doing the lord’s work (bringing my sister) 🥂

#LaQuintaResort
#MotherDaughterTrip
#PalmSpringsStyle
#ResortWeekend
#FamilyTravelDiary

Was really going more for Gwyneth but sister will humble you.

#WinterOutfit
#ResortWear
#QuietLuxury
#StyleWithHumor
#DesertStyle

Was really going more for Gwyneth but sister will humble you.

#WinterOutfit
#ResortWear
#QuietLuxury
#StyleWithHumor
#DesertStyle

Everyone could use more love in February anyway. 💌

With love, xx

#romanticizelife
#snailmailrevival
#familytraditions
#paperlovers
#grandmillennial

Everyone could use more love in February anyway. 💌

With love, xx

#romanticizelife
#snailmailrevival
#familytraditions
#paperlovers
#grandmillennial

As a therapist, I know January 7 is one of the peak days for suicide hotlines. The emotional crash after the holidays, the pressure of a new year, and major life decisions can feel especially overwhelming for those already struggling.

One of the most misunderstood truths about suicide is this: most people who experience these thoughts are not trying to end their lives — they are trying to end the pain they’ve been carrying for too long.

In over ten years of practicing psychotherapy, I’ve come to believe that many people who contemplate suicide actually value life more than we assume. They are deeply aware of joy and meaning — and painfully aware of how far they feel from it.

When suicide does occur, it’s often not a desire to die, but a longing for relief from an unbearable burden.

And for those who feel anger or judgment toward loved ones who struggle — that reaction often comes from pain, fear, and helplessness of our own.

What helps most is connection. Strong, consistent relationships are one of the greatest protective factors against suicidality. Regular calls, walks, shared meals, showing up — these things matter more than we realize.

If you’ve ever struggled to understand your own thoughts — or someone else’s — this is worth saving.

We can’t save our loved ones.
But we can show up. 🤍

If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call or text 988 for support. You are not alone.

#mentalhealtheducation #therapistperspective #mentalhealthawareness

As a therapist, I know January 7 is one of the peak days for suicide hotlines. The emotional crash after the holidays, the pressure of a new year, and major life decisions can feel especially overwhelming for those already struggling.

One of the most misunderstood truths about suicide is this: most people who experience these thoughts are not trying to end their lives — they are trying to end the pain they’ve been carrying for too long.

In over ten years of practicing psychotherapy, I’ve come to believe that many people who contemplate suicide actually value life more than we assume. They are deeply aware of joy and meaning — and painfully aware of how far they feel from it.

When suicide does occur, it’s often not a desire to die, but a longing for relief from an unbearable burden.

And for those who feel anger or judgment toward loved ones who struggle — that reaction often comes from pain, fear, and helplessness of our own.

What helps most is connection. Strong, consistent relationships are one of the greatest protective factors against suicidality. Regular calls, walks, shared meals, showing up — these things matter more than we realize.

If you’ve ever struggled to understand your own thoughts — or someone else’s — this is worth saving.

We can’t save our loved ones.
But we can show up. 🤍

If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call or text 988 for support. You are not alone.

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