You Can Be Kind and Still Say No
Saying no does not make you unkind. It may feel that way at first, especially if you are used to being the person who says yes, adjusts, helps, fixes, rescues,…
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Boundaries With People You Love
Setting boundaries with strangers is one thing. Setting boundaries with people you love is another thing entirely. It feels different when the person on the other side of the boundary…
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Why Boundaries Feel So Mean at First
If setting boundaries feels mean to you, you are not alone. For many people, boundaries do not feel peaceful at first. They feel terrifying. They feel selfish. They feel rude….
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How to Show Up for Someone Struggling with Their Mental Health
How to Show Up for Someone Struggling with Their Mental Health When someone you love is struggling, it’s hard to know what to say or even what to do. The…
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7 Verses to Read When You Feel Like Giving Up
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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Dear You, The One Who Feels Like Giving Up
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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You’re Not Lazy, You’re Likely Burned Out
You’re Not Lazy, You’re Likely Burned Out There’s a quiet shame that comes with burnout. You’re exhausted, unmotivated, and things you used to enjoy feel like too much. And in…
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When You’ve Been Carrying Too Much for Too Long
When You’ve Been Carrying Too Much for Too Long Maybe you didn’t realize how heavy it was until you finally put it down. The weight of responsibility. The pressure to…
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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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Make Yourself a High Priority – Yes, You’re Allowed To
Make Yourself a High Priority – Yes, You’re Allowed To When did taking care of yourself become optional? Somewhere along the way, we learned to glorify selflessness at the expense…
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Fighting the Darkness Together
Content Note: This post discusses emotional darkness, depression, mental health struggles, and may include crisis-related themes. Please read with care. If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk…
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A Diagnosis Does Not Define You
As a therapist, I have had many clients walk into my office carrying the weight of multiple diagnoses. Some were given by different providers. Some were self-diagnosed after hours of…
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High Functioning Depression
Content Note: This post discusses depression, emotional heaviness, masking, hopelessness, and mental health struggles. Please read with care. If you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, at risk of hurting…
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Mental Illness and Ending the Stigma
Mental Illness and Ending the Stigma. I am also not embarrassed to talk about my mental health journey. I have struggled with it since…well, for as long as I can…
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Get Your Fight Back
A note from Brandi:This reflection is shared for encouragement, education, and personal reflection. Any quoted words belong to their original author and are included with credit for reflection purposes. This…
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You are not Hidden
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…