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To some women having it all is the white picket fence and 2.5, or whatever it is, kids. A husband home by 6 and dinner waiting on the table. Very Norman Rockwell. Many women are career driven so roles interchange, he cooks, may even stay home. And from what I’ve watched and read a lot Read more
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Somatic therapy is a form of mental health counseling that explores how the body expresses deeply painful experiences, applying mind-body healing to aid with trauma recovery¹. Unlike other mind-body approaches, somatic therapy focuses on the body and how emotions manifest within it. Here are the key points about somatic therapy: Remember that somatic therapy doesn’t Read more
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Thank you so so very much! I always wanted to write and I’d go long periods with blocks on where to even begin but I just decided to go for it. For a long time I just wrote my thoughts in my notes and waited for the right time for them to be unleashed into Read more
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Introduction Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. Sometimes, we encounter detours we never anticipated—like chronic illness. In this relatable blog post, we’ll explore how chronic health conditions disrupt our daily lives and how we adapt to this new reality. The Diagnosis: A Shock to the System Imagine waking up one day, Read more
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Introduction Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is akin to navigating a tempestuous sea. The waves of emotion crash relentlessly, threatening to capsize the fragile vessel of stability. BPD is a complex mental health condition characterized by intense emotional swings, unstable relationships, and a distorted self-image. In this blog post, we delve into the struggles Read more
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Just kidding! But the stomach bug I’ve had is no joke. Send me good vibes and prayers, please. I’ll update when I can get myself un-nauseous enough to read my workbooks. -The Blogger Formerly Known as Michael Joan Read more
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‘Basically how social events go for me: Repeat for all eternity. Love,Amy‘ I’ve never felt so understood. Thank you, Amy. -Mike Read more
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It hurt too. The feeling of disappointment in myself because when I drink I drink to the point of blackout, whether I mean to or not, and I put my family at risk of being torn apart. I know what agreements we’ve made and I know a person can only take so much. So I’ve Read more
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It works for some and others aren’t a fan. It took me years to appreciate the program as it is and to stop thinking it was cult-ish. I realized that it truly is a spiritual program and not that it won’t work if you don’t claim a higher power, but it definitely helps if you Read more
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I’ve had a number of different diagnoses through the years, starting at age 13. We started with GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) mixed with MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) and it just seemed to keep progressing for more than a decade. I withdrew from friends and family and started making some very risky choices and I thank Read more
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