hello! I’m Myka

I’m Enneagram obsessed

My journey with the Enneagram began when my mom—an intimacy Type 2 with a 1 wing—introduced me to it. As it turns out, I’m also an intimacy Type 2, but with a 3 wing, and discovering my type has been nothing short of life-changing.

Growing up, I poured my heart into friendships. I wanted to be the best friend. I really craved those deep connections. But honestly, my intensity could sometimes push certain people away. I’d notice them pulling back, which only made me cling harder. It felt like a cycle I couldn’t escape—giving more and more of myself in hopes they’d see how much I cared. When they didn’t respond the way I hoped, I felt gutted and shame.

When I started learning about Type 2, and especially my varient and my wing so much of this behavior started making sense. I realized I wasn’t “too much”—I was just trying to fill that inner need to feel loved and appreciated. And I learned about other types too and how they respond to situations. It gave me the tools to not take everything so personally and to step back and ask myself, Am I giving out of love, or am I giving to feel needed? That awareness has been life-changing.

Over time, I’ve learned to set boundaries (still a work in progress!) and stop tying my self-worth to whether people reciprocate the way I hope. It’s also helped me ease up on criticism—something I used to take way too personally. Now, I try to see feedback as a chance to grow, not a reflection of my value as a person.

One of my favorite (and sometimes not-so-helpful) things about being a Type 2 is how obsessed I am with figuring out other people’s Enneagram types. I’ll admit, it can be a bit of a downfall. I’ll find myself analyzing someone’s behavior, motivations, and fears to “type” them, often before I’ve even had a real conversation with them. But honestly, it’s also helped me build so much empathy and connection with others.

I created That Typewriter because the Enneagram has been so transformative for me. It’s helped me heal old wounds, understand my relationships better, and even embrace parts of myself I once thought were flaws. My hope is that this space can do the same for you.

My 3 wing drives me to share my journey and insights with a wider audience. That ambition is what led me to create this blog—I want to make this blog a successful platform where people can explore the Enneagram and discover themselves. While my mom has a 1 wing and she focuses on being a teacher of the Enneagram in one-on-one or small group settings, my 3 wing pushes me to reach as many people as possible through writing and sharing online. But I am the intimacy variant, so I still crave those one-on-one Enneagram discussions.

A Note on Anonymity – I am writing under a pseudonym. Everything else I share here is real and from the heart. I struggle with putting my face online and having that recognition, but I still want to connect and share my journey with you. I hope that by being open and honest—even without revealing my identity—we can still build a meaningful community together.

So, whether you’re just learning about the Enneagram or you’ve been diving deep for years, I’m so glad you’re here. 💛