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The Impact of Unmet Emotional Needs: An Invisible Battle
Have you ever wondered about the hidden impact of unmet emotional needs on your mental health and wellbeing? In this exploration, we aim to understand these needs and their profound influence, embarking on a heartfelt journey of self-discovery and resilience. wait, you mean I have needs? When I was a kid, I had a roof…
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On Generational Trauma: Forging a New Legacy
Learn how generational trauma is passed down and discover the path to breaking the cycle, forging a legacy of resilience. I share a piece of my family’s story with you to demonstrate a tale of resilience and healing that transcends time and generations. An Eternal Pain We had another death in the family recently. It…
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What is Codependency? Healing the Need to Rescue
In the quest for independence and healthier relationships, codependency has been both a survival method and a my own downfall. Join me on a journey to explore the profound lessons it taught me and the liberation that comes with letting go and healing. When you hear the term, “codependency,” what comes to mind? Do you…
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Beyond Instant Gratification: Creating Joy That Lasts
Is it possible that in your relentless pursuit of instant gratification, you might be unwittingly sacrificing something far more precious, something that promises lasting joy and fulfillment? In this era of rapid rewards and immediate satisfaction, I invite you to journey with me as we explore the profound contrast between fleeting pleasures and the enduring…
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Real Talk: Cannabis, Self-Medication, and Substance Abuse
Let’s get real about the dangers of self-medication for mental health relief. From cannabis to microdosing, we’ll discuss the nuanced path to wellness and the need for comprehensive support.
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new age spirituality: the good, the bad, and the downright dangerous
As someone who was raised within a strict organized religion, turned atheist, and then found my spirit once again, I have adopted many of the spiritual beliefs and practices of New Age Spirituality. However, I have also fallen prey to the dangerous aspects of the New Age movement, and I’m here to warn others about…
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the weight of grief
The spring is a time of new beginnings, of blooming, of becoming. For me, May is when everything ceases to be. On May 10, 2007, my dad left this earth. He was forty-four. I was nine.