Tag: healing
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Get Out of Your Head: When Our Thoughts Go Off the Rails
It started with a traffic jam. I was just trying to get to the grocery store. That was the only goal. But five minutes into the drive, I was stuck behind a construction crew, every lane closed except the one I happened to be in, moving at approximately the speed of a toddler on a…
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Learning to Live on Purpose: Making Intentional Choices in Recovery
One of the strangest and most beautiful parts of early recovery is realizing how little we actually know about ourselves—and how much we get to learn. For so long, addiction made most of our decisions for us. Whether we were trying to numb the pain, escape the shame, fit in, disappear, or cope with chaos,…
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When the Spiral Starts: Learning to Live Intentionally Instead of Reactively
There are moments when I know—almost instantly—that I’ve slipped out of intentional living and into reaction mode. It usually starts with a look, a tone, or a shift in someone’s energy that I interpret as, They’re upset with me. And then it begins. My pulse quickens. My brain starts running laps, trying to figure out…
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Who Told You That? Uncovering the Lies We Believe About Ourselves
I don’t know when exactly I started believing the lies, but at some point, they took root. They wove themselves into how I moved through the world, how I saw myself, and how I let others treat me. They showed up in every relationship, every painful moment, and especially when I tried to break free.…
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Back to the Beginning
When I first started this blog, my heart had one clear purpose — to create a safe place for women to land. A place where honesty is met with compassion, where the messy middle of recovery isn’t hidden behind perfectly curated photos or false smiles. I wanted to build something that whispered to the weary…
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Understanding Conflict
Conflict is an inevitable part of life. Whether it’s a disagreement with a partner, a misunderstanding with a friend, or a difference in opinion at work, we all experience conflict. Yet, how we respond to it can vary drastically, often influenced by past trauma and learned behaviors. For many of us, our responses to conflict…
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Understanding Anger
Anger is a powerful emotion, one that many of us struggle to handle well. It can flare up quickly, leaving us feeling out of control and often leading us to treat others or ourselves poorly. For those of us grappling with codependency, anger can be particularly treacherous, tripping us up in our efforts to maintain…
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Redefining Rest
In our fast-paced world, rest is often viewed through a distorted lens. It’s seen as laziness, a sign of weakness, or an unproductive use of time. We live in a culture that worships at the altars of busyness and productivity, where our worth is frequently measured by how much we can accomplish in the shortest…
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Navigating Summer Burn Out
Summer brings a unique blend of joy and pressure. The longer days and warmer weather beckon us to socialize, travel, and make the most of every moment. Yet, amidst the excitement, there lies a dangerous trap: the belief that we can—and should—do it all effortlessly. This mindset often leads to being overscheduled, exhausted, and ultimately,…
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The Importance of Rest
In a world where busyness is often glorified and downtime is seen as a luxury, finding true rest has become a challenge for many of us. We often find ourselves turning to things that don’t actually give us rest, such as scrolling through social media, binge-watching TV shows, or getting lost in video games. While…
Radiant Redemption 