Does Control Really Reduce Anxiety?
What does it really mean to control people or situation and does control really reduce anxiety? For me, I learned that it does not.
Our Wounds Follow Us on Vacation
Paradise is no longer on the outside because our wounds aren’t going away when we’re on a beach – yes, our wounds follow us on vacation.
How Do You Feel About You?
Things are so different today, and I’m not talking only about me, things are way different for everyone. Time is moving so fast and situations are condensed. Nothing is dragged out for years anymore.
Tradeoffs Are Expensive
Continuing to push your desires under the rug will not last, you will inevitably be forced to live them. The choice is ALWAYS yours, but tradeoffs will get more expensive as time goes on.
If No One Is Around To Receive It, Is It Still Abuse?
I’ve been so mad at myself over this particular situation because I had such an opportunity to stop abuse in its tracks – but I didn’t.
Indifference Is Kryptonite
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. That’s why I stayed so long. You were an enemy and my soul knew it. I wanted to keep you near to me because I was more afraid of what you would do from a distance. Your insecurities and insatiable need to self-protect compelled you to hover, […]
How I Learned To Accept Intrusion As Normal
If you search the word “intrusion” in the dictionary, it comes up with similar words like “trespass,” “encroachment,” and “invasion.” Those words also hit home for me.
Life Is a Team Effort, So Is Healing From Trauma
One has to realize that just like life is a total team effort for all of us to thrive, so is healing from trauma.
If I’m Not Living My Truth Then I’m Lying To Everyone
I stopped accepting all that nonsense as my only reality – now I know that if I’m not living my truth then I am lying to everyone.
Always Heed Their Ex’s Warnings, Even If You Think They’re Batshit Crazy
Actually listening to their ex’s warnings doesn’t seem like too much to ask if it’s going to save you from years of torture, does it?