Umi means ocean

Why INFJs Leave: A Case for the Slow Exit of (one of) the Most Devoted Type

I went down a rabbit hole of Quora threads and psychology forums trying to understand why I’ve felt so heavy and conflicted.

Jul 15 • 

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February 2025

A letter to new coaches from a former coach

The Economics of Sustainable Growth

Feb 12 • 

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November 2024

How To Tell When Somebody Loves You

Let me preface and admit my own bias shaped by my love languages and gently remind you that love manifests differently for everyone.

Nov 23, 2024 • 

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Clinging

Here’s what keeps me grounded:

Nov 18, 2024 • 

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August 2024

Freedom in being your daughter

They say the last step of growing up is learning that your parents are just like you and everybody else.

Aug 25, 2024 • 

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Have your cake

I’ve been thinking a lot about the paradox of choice—how much society has evolved but also how humanity has digressed in many ways.

Aug 8, 2024 • 

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08/02

August 2nd marks the sixth year you’ve been gone.

Aug 1, 2024 • 

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June 2024

Consideration

I recently heard a line in a song:

Jun 29, 2024 • 

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May 2024

Few

There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well.

May 25, 2024 • 

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Facades

This is more of a personal rant for me because it reminds me that having a few close friends who *really* know you is all you really need.

May 21, 2024 • 

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Pretty Privilege

Must be dumb, must be nice

May 19, 2024 • 

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What it's really like having ADHD

No, we're not just forgetful

May 2, 2024 • 

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