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With Love, Trauma: Healing from Childhood Trauma and Reclaiming Your Identity Recently in therapy, I told my therapist that I was tired of feeling like my entire existence was a trauma response. Healing from childhood trauma has become a priority for me. I joked that if someone were writing my
Struggling with mental health is tough, but you’re stronger. Seeking help isn’t shameful; it’s brave. Acknowledge your feelings, seek support, and prioritize self-care, exercise, social connections, and mindfulness. It’s okay to seek professional help. Small changes can make a big impact, and you deserve to take up space in this
My Friend Taylor and Suicide Prevention This post was originally written in 2023 and has been updated to include resources and help for Suicide Prevention. If you or someone you love is facing this battle, please reach out to the National Suicide Hotline: 988. The Year I Turned 29 This
Today marks ten years since I legally became an adult. Ten years since I packed everything I could into garbage bags in my car, and fled my toxic childhood to live with my grandparents while I finished out high school and saved up to get my own place. Ten years
If my childhood walls could talk, they’d tell the story of fear. They’d tell the story of fights and harsh words, of broken-hearted kids and emotional manipulation. If my childhood walls could talk, they’d share the cycle of calm to violence, of shattered trust and unkept promises. If my childhood
Must-Have Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her: Thoughtful Amazon Picks She’ll Love Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and finding the perfect gift for the remarkable woman in your life can feel like a daunting task. Whether you’re shopping for your partner, mom, or best friend, there’s no better way
Everyone is the main character in their own story. They play the lead role, and it’s so easy to forget that other people aren’t just supporting actors. Everyone has their own struggles and their own battles. Who are you when no one is looking? Are you the person who cheers
I hated being pregnant. Almost every single minute of it. I was super nauseous and incredibly miserable the entire first half of my pregnancy. I couldn’t keep my eyes open, I felt like all joy and energy was straight up sucked right out of me. My nausea made me dizzy