“Be grateful for triggers, they point to where you are not free.” ~Unknown Your triggers are your responsibility. I know, it doesn’t land so nicely, […]
How Admitting Your Weaknesses Could Actually Make You Stronger
“The first step towards change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.” ~Nathaniel Branden Do me a favor and don’t tell my wife what I’m […]
The Art of Bereavement: A Simple Creative Practice for the Grieving
“When you lose someone you love, you don’t learn to live without them…you learn to live with the love they left behind.” ~Anonymous If I […]
Bulletproof Self-Love: How to Build an Unshakeable Relationship with Yourself
“Love yourself a little extra right now. You’re learning, growing, and discovering yourself all at once. It’s about to get magical for you.” ~Idil Ahmed […]
5 Simple Ways to Make JOY Your Job This Year
“Don’t wait for joy to find you, because you might end up waiting forever.” ~Unknown Eight years ago, my husband and I made a pact […]
How I Overcome My Fear on My Trauma Anniversary
“It’s okay that you don’t know how to move on. Start with something easier…. Like not going back.” ~Unknown I’m one of the 70% of […]
22 Things That Have Helped Me Grow and Love Myself
“Be brave enough to take off the masks you wear out there and get to know who you are underneath. Be vulnerable enough to accept […]
5 Things That Helped Me Feel More Secure in Friendships
“Our brains are wired for connection, but trauma rewires them for protection. That’s why healthy relationships are difficult for wounded people.” ~Unknown If popular culture […]
How to Break the Cycle of Painful, Dramatic Relationships
“No matter how far we come, our parents are always in us.” ~Brad Meltzer Had you asked me five years ago, before my healing and […]
How to Recognize and Overcome Dysfunction in Your Family
“A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another. If these minds love one another the home will be as beautiful […]