About this site

The Messy Middle is a space for the in-between moments — the ones that don’t fit neatly into before and after, healed or broken, figured out or failing.

I’m Amparo Penny, a therapist who believes that most real growth happens somewhere in the gray. In my work, I help people navigate difficult emotions, loosen the grip of all-or-nothing thinking, and build curiosity where judgment used to live.

This isn’t a place for quick fixes or tidy conclusions. It’s a place for honest reflection, nuance, and the quiet work of showing up — imperfectly and on purpose.

If you’re learning how to live with more compassion for yourself, how to tolerate uncertainty, or how to trust the process even when it’s messy, you’re in the right place.

If these reflections resonate with you, you’re welcome to subscribe and receive new pieces in your inbox. No pressure — just writing, delivered when it’s ready.

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