What is Not Fine, Thanks?
We’ve all said it: “I’m fine.” Even when we’re anxious, lonely, or quietly unraveling inside.
Not Fine, Thanks is a newsletter from Megan Walsh, your relatable trauma therapist. I could not be more thrilled to welcome you into this space, a space where you can drop your shoulders and breathe more easily into the longer, more honest answer to the question, “How are you really doing?”
Here, I pledge to say the hidden parts out loud, helping you remember that healing doesn’t come from holding it all together—it comes from finally letting yourself fall apart a little.
What You’ll Get and Why You Should Subscribe to Not Fine, Thanks
For many of us — especially the “good girls,” the caretakers, the ones who grew up managing everyone else’s moods — “I’m fine” became a survival strategy. It kept us safe, but it also kept us disconnected.
Not Fine, Thanks is a safe space to take off the mask. It’s a home for those who are done pretending to be “okay” and ready to be real.
Each post combines reflection, honesty, and practical healing tools you can actually apply.
As a subscriber, you will receive:
Stories that name the things many of us are too afraid to say out loud.
Insights on inner child healing, nervous system regulation, and boundary-setting, written in everyday language that makes healing feel human, not clinical.
Honest conversations about burnout, grief, and unmet needs that remind you you’re not alone.
Practical tools and gentle invitations to reconnect with your body, your truth, and your own emotional safety.
A necessary dose of humor because healing is hard, and laughter is a need, my friend!
What Makes This Different
I’m not writing solely from the “therapist sitting across from you” angle — I’m writing with you.
As a trauma therapist, I’ve spent years helping women untangle the patterns that keep them disconnected. But I’m also still human, still learning how to rest, feel, and stop hiding behind the smile.
Here, I’ll peel back the professional mask and be real right alongside you. Because the most healing thing we can do is stop pretending and start connecting.
Why It Matters
When we stop saying “I’m fine,” we make room for something much deeper — authenticity, intimacy, and genuine healing.
Not Fine, Thanks isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about being honest.
And you don’t have to be fine to belong here.
If you’re ready to breathe a little deeper, feel a little freer, and be a little more honest —this space is for you.
Subscribe to Not Fine, Thanks, and let’s get real together!
