Emotions are messy. They don’t fit neatly into boxes or always follow logic. One minute, you feel on top of the world, and the next, a wave of sadness, frustration, or anxiety can hit out of nowhere. Emotions are complicated—often a blend of joy, fear, love, and anger, all rolled into one. This complexity can make it hard to understand what we're truly feeling, let alone explain it to someone else.

But perhaps what makes emotions most challenging is how vulnerable they make us feel. When we open up about our feelings, we risk judgment or misunderstanding. Yet, vulnerability is also where connection happens. It’s in those moments of emotional honesty that we form deeper relationships with others—and with ourselves.