emotional healing
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Beginning Again: What Burnout and Loss Taught Me About Starting Over
I thought I was past this. I wish healing was something you completed once. But I learned the hard way, it’s never truly over. Healing is not a finish line you cross and never have to revisit again; it is an ongoing, lifelong process that you return to in different seasons of your life, sometimes…
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Emotional Sobriety: How Recovery Goes Deeper Than Abstinence
When you think of addiction recovery, you probably think of abstaining from substances—drugs, alcohol, maybe even things like food, gambling, or shopping. But here’s the truth that no one tells you: The real battle doesn’t end with the substance. It’s not just about staying clean. It’s about what comes after, when you’ve cleaned up the…
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When You’re the Problem: On Accountability and Self-Reflection
Explore how accountability and self-reflection can lead to personal growth, stronger connections, and greater self-confidence. Uncover practical steps and methods to face your fears and transform your life. I’ll admit it proudly: I’m a Swiftie. Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve probably heard the anthem of accountability and self-reflection: Anti-Hero. Of course, this song…
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What Actually Helped My Anxiety
Learn how to help anxiety with a holistic approach from personal experience. Discover the power of medication, trauma work, yoga, and healthy habits in managing racing thoughts and creating a calmer, more balanced mind. Explore personal insights on the journey to mental well-being and the importance of a supportive environment in this comprehensive guide to…
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I had a miscarriage… & it wasn’t what I expected
There are billions of women all throughout time who have experienced the pain of miscarriage. Often alone, in silence, and in shame. We don’t talk about it. We don’t share our stories. We don’t want to. I don’t want to, but I will. For our grief, and for anyone who this helps to feel less…
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What is Shadow Work, and How Do I Do It?
Within each of us, under the surface that we show to others, is a dark side, or a shadow self just beneath our skin. It sounds like a supervillain origin story when I put it that way, but I’m really just talking about the psychological concept of shadow work. What is Shadow Work? Within the…
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Build Your Sense of Self & Self-Esteem: Solving Your Identity Crisis
Are you struggling to find your sense of self and build self-esteem in a world filled with conflicting identities and societal pressures? Read on to uncover the building blocks to your sense of self, while solving the puzzle of your identity crisis. Society’s Perpetual Identity Crisis We live in a culture with a perpetual identity…
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From Shame and Abuse To Belonging and Authenticity
Walk from shame, trauma, and narcissistic abuse to belonging and authenticity in this informative exploration. Glean insights into trauma, narcissistic abuse, and the quest for belonging, and find empowerment through self-reflection, self-care, and reclaiming your identity. living in silence Time to get sensitive. I really, really struggle with feeling like I belong. When I open…
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Feel it to Heal it: Why You Can’t Fight Feelings With Logic
Let’s explore the vital distinction between feeling emotions and intellectualizing them, shedding light on the dangers of the latter in achieving genuine emotional healing and wellness. Learn why you need to feel it to heal it. I’ve been in therapy for a long time. Ever since my dad passed away and I started showing symptoms…
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How To Regulate Your Nervous System for a Balanced Life
While I was growing up, I never learned how to properly express and convey my emotions. Over a long period of time, this led to extreme regulation and emotional dysfunction. I was constantly on-edge, waiting for the next minor inconvenience to completely ruin my day. Luckily, now I know that I don’t have to live…