Guest Stories, Mental Health and Healing, Relationship Healing

The Healing Process

A note from Brandi:This guest post is shared with permission and reflects the personal experience and perspective of the writer. It discusses betrayal, forgiveness, red flags, relationship healing, faith, self-worth, and choosing yourself after heartbreak. It is offered for awareness, encouragement, and education. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or a substitute for professional care.… Continue reading The Healing Process

Guest Stories, Mental Health and Healing, Suicide Awareness and Prevention

The Proposal

The Proposal   Now it is time to talk about The Proposal. After about two years, the man I was dating proposed to me at the park with no people around because I believed that proposals should be private. I had pushed so hard to be engaged because I wanted to be married, and I… Continue reading The Proposal

Guest Stories, Mental Health and Healing, Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Happy Without You

The Pain of Losing a Friendship This young lady shares her feelings about losing a special friendship in Happy Without You. Friendships come and go like the ebbs and flows of the ocean. That is what I tell so many people because it puts in perspective that the things of this Earth are not forever.… Continue reading Happy Without You

Guest Stories, Mental Health and Healing, Suicide Awareness and Prevention

This is When It Began

In This is When It Began, this sweet girl reflects on her father and the beginning of her abuse. It is so painful for me to read, yet I know it will be healing. As I have said before, you must walk through the pain before healing. That is precisely what she is doing. I… Continue reading This is When It Began