A personal blog about mental health, trauma, resilience, and love.
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Rock You Like a Hurricane
So, apparently I have a thing with hurricanes… In 2015, I was scheduled to take a cruise to Mexico during the same time Hurricane Patricia was making her way along the Baja peninsula. I ended up missing the storm by just a couple days. One near brush with a hurricane should have been enough to…
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The House On Clara Dr
I had a dream last week that I’ve had many times before… In the dream, I’m in my mom and Steve’s old house in Utah, and I’m searching around the house trying not to get caught before the new owners come home. The house on Clara Dr. Per usual, the dream brought up feelings of…
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Writing Has Been Hard, But Here’s an Update
It’s been hard to find the time and energy to write an update. Even now, as I’m writing this, my capacity for output is minimal. But I promised myself I would write something, so here I am. It’s been four months since our failed cruise that kicked off this whole writing journey began. Things are…
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Understanding the Link Between Trauma and Addiction [Podcast Recap]
Discover the transformative power of neuroplasticity and trauma-informed care in healing trauma and addiction. Explore evidence-based therapies, rewiring the brain for recovery.
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Codependency is a Myth, but Attachment Trauma is Real
If you’ve ever been to therapy, or dealt with a loved one who suffers from addiction, you’ve probably heard of the term codependency. And because you’re probably not going to hear this anywhere else, I’m just going to call it out: The concept of codependency is a myth; it’s nothing but complete and utter bullsh*t.…
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What Might Have Been
I’ve never been one to ruminate about ‘what might have been’. I’ve always found it to be a fruitless exercise and a waste of time. Focusing on things I can’t change has never been my cup of tea, unless of course I need to look at them in order to ‘fix’ something. Yeah, I’m definitely…
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Rolling with the Punches: Riding the Wave of Change and Transformation
It’s been said that the only constant in life is change. I couldn’t agree more. Things have been weird in our house lately. It feels like some major shifts are underway, and I think we’re all a bit disoriented. On the plus side, mentally and relationally, things have been fairly stable. In itself, this is…
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If You’re Struggling On Mother’s Day, I See You
Mixed Emotions On Mother’s Day Aren’t As Uncommon As You Think Mother’s Day is a worthy cause for celebration. But, what about when it brings up mixed emotions? For those of us lucky enough to have a good relationship with a mother who’s still alive, it’s often a day for connection and joy. A day…
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The Paradox and Inevitability of Grief
Grieving is an inevitable part of life, and it’s a paradox.
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Overcoming Self Sabotage: How I’ve Recreated the Lies I Was Told as a Child
Does overcoming self sabotage begin by looking at our childhood experiences? Explore personal insights in this empowering personal story.
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