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Biosocial Evaluation of Stress and Social Transitions in Mental Health (BESST) Laboratory

Life Transitions
Life is full of transitions—expected and unexpected—that reshape our sense of self. This category reflects on moments like grief, parenting shifts, perimenopause, and career change. Posts highlight both personal narratives and broader research, offering insight into how we adapt, grow, and find meaning through change.


Transitions: Finding Safety Again
Learning to Feel Safe Again A Transition Toward the Quiet Strength Within “ You know what the dream is? It’s being attracted to someone who makes you feel safe .” -- [Joanne] Nobody Wants This (Netflix, Season 2) That line stopped me. I was just watching the trailer on Netflix, half-distracted, until those words landed… and I felt the ache of recognition. Because that was it. That was what I had. That was the dream I didn’t even realize I had been living. It has been over
annekonkle6
Oct 177 min read


Student Support in Crisis: A Call for Change
Transition or Attrition: The Hidden Crisis in Student Support Left to Figure It Out Alone in a System That Can’t Keep Up The transition...
annekonkle6
Sep 412 min read


Holding On, Letting Go
First Day, Fourth Time: Watching My Twinkie Grow Holding on to ritual, stepping into change This morning, I watched my 10-year-old, my...
annekonkle6
Aug 296 min read


Reframing My Academic Journey
From Grief to Growth: Reframing My Academic Journey Turning Setbacks into Pathways of Growth The Original Vision I entered academia...
annekonkle6
Aug 255 min read
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