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Crisis and Grief Don’t Erase Injury or Boundaries
A death in the family can soften us. It can bring up nostalgia, regret, tenderness, and longing. And still—grief doesn’t erase boundaries. Loss does not automatically repair what was broken, and it does not require you to reopen access to people who repeatedly ignored your “no.” Compassion is real. But compassion does not mean self-abandonment.
For many of us—especially adult survivors of emotionally immature family systems, addiction patterns, or long-standing scapegoating—

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Dec 21, 202510 min read


The Anatomy of an Affirmation
A visual reminder of what affirmation makes possible giving voice to what trauma may have silenced. They return us to self-worth, gently...

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Aug 13, 20256 min read


Don’t Explain: The Courage to Create Without Permission or Perfection
Learn how to protect your light, create without permission or perfection, and grow on your own terms with trauma-informed healing strategies.

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Jul 20, 20256 min read


Reclaiming Creativity After Adversity: A Guide to Creative Self-Care
It is not uncommon for trauma survivors to feel disconnected from creativity.

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Jul 7, 20254 min read


The Unsung Power of Discipline: Moving beyond the ups and downs of Motivation and inspiration
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” – Lao Tzu Success Requires Discipline We often praise and admire successful...

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Oct 31, 202316 min read
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