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Self-Worth & Identity
Reflections on how you see yourself, how you talk to yourself, and what you're learning to believe instead.
– Why Do I Feel Like I’m Failing at Adulthood — Even When I’m Trying So Hard?
– Why do I still doubt myself even with good feedback?
– Are My Expectations for Myself Too High?
– Why Do I Feel Joy or Relief When Bad Things Happen to Others?
Therapy & Emotional Process
Exploring the discomfort, curiosity, and growth that therapy often brings.
– Is Therapy Supposed to Be Uncomfortable?
– Can AI Therapy Really Help with Emotional Healing?
– Will My Diagnosis Follow Me? What to Consider Before Using Insurance for Therapy
Relationships & Dating
Dating after personal growth — and the emotional truths no one talks about.
– Why Do I Struggle to Date After Personal Growth?
Women in Caregiving Roles
What happens when healers, helpers, and givers carry more than anyone sees?
– What Women in Healthcare Are Quietly Carrying: Therapy for Burnout, Guilt & Caregiver Fatigue
Insurance & Access to Care
Demystifying mental health benefits and the systems that shape your care.
– Why Couples Therapy Isn’t Covered by Insurance (Even If I’m In-Network)
– How Do I Understand My Health Insurance Benefits for Therapy?
– Will My Diagnosis Follow Me? What to Consider Before Using Insurance for Therapy
The Voice Behind These Words
Morgan (Ana) Daffron, LMFT
Therapist, writer, and occasional overthinker.
I work with women and couples navigating the tender tension between self-worth, identity, and connection. My writing explores the in-between moments: what’s unspoken in therapy, what hurts when you're growing, and what softens when you're honest.
Why Is It So Hard to Feel Okay with Mixed Emotions?
Ever feel emotionally torn, like you’re not allowed to feel two things at once? You're not broken — you're human. This post explores how learning to hold both can ease shame, support self-worth, and shift the way you move through relationships and conflict.
Why Don’t I Feel Rested After a Long Weekend?
Long weekends promise rest — but for many people, they bring pressure, guilt, and a quiet sense of failure. If you don’t feel restored after time off, you’re not alone — and there’s a reason.
Why Therapy Is Political — But Not the Way You Think
“Therapy is political” is more than a slogan — but it’s also often misunderstood. This post explores how therapy can address injustice without pushing ideology, and why it must remain a space to examine belief, not impose it. Reflection, not coercion, is where real change begins.
Why Do I Feel Like I’m Failing at Adulthood — Even When I’m Trying So Hard?
You’ve got the job, the degree, the responsibilities—and still feel like you’re not doing enough. Let’s talk about why that is, and what rest really means.
Why Do I Struggle to Date After Personal Growth?
Dating after personal growth isn’t easy — it’s raw, confusing, and often lonelier than expected. You’re not being “too much.” You’re just more aware. And that changes everything.
How Do I Understand My Health Insurance Benefits for Therapy?
Navigating the insurance madness