10/16/2026
This week is OCD Awareness Week.
OCD is a commonly misunderstood condition. Media has construed it as being a "perfectionist" or being "really neat". When in reality, it can involve intrusive thoughts, intense uncertainty, and compulsions that are often invisible to others.
You don’t have to feel ashamed of your thoughts or navigate these experiences alone. Healing isn't about controlling every thought or achieving constant calm. It's about building a different relationship with uncertainty, responding to yourself with compassion, and finding support that honors your whole experience.
Let’s create more space for understanding and less space for stigma.