Parenting Teens With Wisdom Instead of Fear
When Control Stops Working: Parenting Teens With Wisdom Instead of Fear There comes a moment in parenting when the strategies that once worked simply stop. Rules that were followed are…
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Why Transitions Feel So Heavy
Why Transitions Feel So Heavy If change is natural, why does it hurt so much? Because transitions ask something of us. They ask us to release what was familiar.They ask…
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Bullying in Adulthood The Hidden Struggle
When we think of bullying, we often picture school hallways or playgrounds. Bullying doesn’t stop when childhood ends.Adults can experience it, too at work, in relationships, within families, and even…
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Suicide Warning in Kids and Teens
Content Note: This post discusses suicide, suicide loss, suicidal thoughts, grief, mental health, emotional pain, or crisis support. Please read with care. If this topic feels activating, it is okay…
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Neurodivergence and Suicide Risk
Content Note: This post discusses suicide, suicide loss, suicidal thoughts, grief, mental health, emotional pain, or crisis support. Please read with care. If this topic feels activating, it is okay…
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Somatic Grounding Techniques to Calm Your Body
Somatic Grounding Techniques to Calm Your Body Anxiety isn’t just in your head—it lives in your body. You might feel it as a racing heart, clenched jaw, tight chest, or…
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The Nervous System Isn’t the Enemy, It’s the Messenger
The Nervous System Isn’t the Enemy, It’s the Messenger You don’t have a broken nervous system.You have a wise one. It’s easy to think something is wrong with you when…
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Scripture for the Stressed-Out Mind
Scripture for the Stressed-Out Mind When your mind spins with what-ifs and worst-case scenarios…And your body tenses and your heart races…When you feel like you should be okay but you’re…
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When Your Thoughts Are Loud and God Feels Distant
When Your Thoughts Are Loud and God Feels Distant Sometimes the loudest thing in the room is your mind. You try to pray, but your thoughts won’t stay still.Then, you…
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Mental Clutter and How to Clear What’s Weighing You Down
Mental Clutter and How to Clear What’s Weighing You Down We talk about decluttering our homes, our schedules, even our diets but what about the clutter in our minds? That…
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How’s Your Mental Health Today
How’s Your Mental Health Today? Life moves fast. Responsibilities pile up, schedules fill, and before we know it, we’ve gone days—or even weeks—without checking in on ourselves. So, let’s pause…
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Be a Warrior, Not a Worrier
Be a Warrior, Not a Worrier Worry has a way of creeping into our minds, filling us with doubt, fear, and endless “what ifs.” It steals our joy, drains our…
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Do Not Be Afraid
Do Not Be Afraid Fear has a way of creeping into our hearts, whispering doubts and worries that steal our peace. Life is unpredictable, and the unknown can feel overwhelming….
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Why Am I Feeling Anxious?
So, we am I feeling anxious? Leave comments below for why you are experiencing anxiety. Anxiety has a way of sneaking in, sometimes without warning. One minute, you’re going about…
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In the Still of the Night The Monster Comes to Play
Content Note:This post discusses suicide, suicide loss, suicidal thoughts, grief, mental health, emotional pain, or crisis support. Please read with care. If this topic feels activating, it is okay to…
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Psychogenic Itching
A note from Brandi: This post is shared for education and personal reflection. It discusses psychogenic itching, stress, anxiety, mental health, physical symptoms, and possible mind-body connections. It is not…
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Breathing in Hope as I Navigate Rough Waters
Breathing in Hope as I Navigate Rough Waters The past few years have been filled with so many challenges that it’s difficult to even begin to describe everything I’ve been…
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I Wonder What I Will Be Like
A note from Brandi:This guest post is shared with permission and reflects the personal experience and perspective of the writer. It discusses motherhood, parenting fears, anxiety, self-doubt, love, and wanting…
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What is and is Not in My Control
What is and is Not in My Control. I am a work in progress. Without hesitation, I can tell you that trying to control everything is 99.9% of my problem….
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Depression and Self-Worth | Guest Stories | Mental Health and Healing | Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Struggling with Depression and Anxiety at a Young Age
Content Note: This guest post is shared for Suicide Awareness Month and discusses sensitive topics that may include suicidal thoughts, self-harm, trauma, abuse, emotional pain, depression, anxiety, or crisis-level hopelessness….