We spend so much of our lives searching for love — the kind that feels like home, like safety, like being fully seen. But the truth is, you are your one true love. The person who has walked with you through every version of yourself, every heartbreak, and every rebirth is
Sometimes, holding on feels like love. We stay because we believe if we can just understand, be patient, or give a little more, it will finally make sense. But love that constantly asks you to abandon yourself isn’t love—it’s a lesson. Ask yourself: * What in me is
We often treat anger as something dangerous. It gets labeled as “bad,” “destructive,” or “out of control.” But anger, like all emotions, has a purpose. When we push it down, deny it, or shame ourselves for feeling it, we miss the chance to understand what it’s trying to tell
We should normalize saying, “It looks like you can’t love me in the way I need, so let’s just stop this here,” and letting that be enough. For many of us—especially women—that kind of clarity feels almost impossible. We aren’t conditioned to draw a line
Jobs, friendships, and even great loves come and go. In the end, we’re left with ourselves. Learning to validate and love who we are—even before challenges arrive—matters more than we often realize. It’s natural to take some fallouts personally. Maybe you’ve thought, “I took it
During a recent visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, our group was guided to the Children’s Peace Monument, where thousands of colorful paper cranes are gathered. These cranes, sent from around the world, are offered as symbols of peace and remembrance for the children who perished in the
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Welcome to All the Paper Cranes. This space is just beginning to take shape, but its heart is already here: a place for reflection, healing, mental health, and the ways we care for our inner world. I’m Stephanie Mendez, and I created All the Paper Cranes as a home