Your Nervous System Isn’t Broken It is protecting you Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn are not signs of weakness. They are automatic responses designed to keep you safe. When your nervous system perceives threat, whether physical or emotional, it shifts into survival. This happens without conscious choice. Your body reacts before your mind can reason.… Continue reading Your Nervous System Isn’t Broken
Tag: Self-Compassion
Love Yourself
Love Yourself Loving yourself isn’t selfish.It’s sacred. Some of us were taught to shrink, to apologize for our needs, to care for everyone but ourselves. Others have been through so much, we don’t even recognize the face in the mirror anymore. But can I gently speak this over you? You are worthy of love—even from… Continue reading Love Yourself
Not All Scars Can Be Seen
Not All Scars Can Be Seen Not All Scars Can Be Seen Scars tell stories. Some are visible, etched into our skin as reminders of battles fought and wounds healed. Others, though, remain hidden as they carve deep into our hearts and minds, shaping us in ways the world cannot see but are just as real.… Continue reading Not All Scars Can Be Seen
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 for a moment: How’s your mental health today? Take a Deep Breath and Check-In When was the last time you truly checked in with yourself?… Continue reading How’s Your Mental Health Today
The Power of Small Breaks
The Power of Small Breaks: Give Your Mind a Moment to Breathe In a world that glorifies hustle and productivity, taking a break can sometimes feel like a weakness. But the truth is, there is nothing wrong with stepping away to calm your mind. In fact, it’s necessary. Your mind is constantly working—processing emotions, solving… Continue reading The Power of Small Breaks
Be Kind to Your Mind
Be Kind to Your Mind We often hear the phrase be kind to others, but how often do we practice kindness toward ourselves—especially our minds? The way we think, the words we speak to ourselves, and the care we give our mental well-being all matter. Your mind deserves kindness, too. Life can be overwhelming, and… Continue reading Be Kind to Your Mind
Not All Scars Can Be Seen
Not All Scars Can Be Seen Some wounds leave visible marks—reminders of pain, survival, and healing. But not all scars are on the surface. Some are hidden deep within, carried silently in the heart and mind. These invisible scars—of grief, trauma, betrayal, and loss—are just as real as any physical wound. The hardest part about… Continue reading Not All Scars Can Be Seen
You Can Always Begin Again
No Matter How Hard the Past Is, You Can Always Begin Again Life has a way of throwing us into storms we never saw coming. Painful moments, regrets, and heartbreak can make us feel like we are stuck or trapped in a cycle of the past. But here’s the beautiful truth: no matter how hard… Continue reading You Can Always Begin Again
Take a Deep Breath and Try All Over Again
Take a Deep Breath and Try All Over Again Some days don’t go as planned so you need to take a deep breath and tray all over again. You wake up with the best intentions, but life throws curveballs like stress, setbacks, exhaustion, or unexpected challenges. It’s easy to feel frustrated, defeated, or like you’re… Continue reading Take a Deep Breath and Try All Over Again
Focus On the Step In Front of You
Focus on the Step in Front of You When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to get caught up in the big picture—the long journey ahead, the challenges still to come, the uncertainty of it all. But when you stand at the bottom of a staircase, you don’t climb it all at once. You take it… Continue reading Focus On the Step In Front of You
A Diagnosis Does Not Define You
A Diagnosis Does Not Define You As a therapist, I’ve had so many clients walk into my office carrying the weight of multiple diagnoses—some given by different providers, some self-diagnosed through online research, and some that may have been true at one point but are no longer relevant. It’s frustrating because these are people, not… Continue reading A Diagnosis Does Not Define You
You Don’t Need To…
What You Should Not Sacrifice When It Comes to Self-Care Self-care isn’t just about bubble baths and spa days—it’s about protecting your well-being in all aspects of life. Too often, we sacrifice our own needs for the sake of others, for the pressures of daily life, or simply because we don’t believe we deserve care.… Continue reading You Don’t Need To…
Self-Care for Your Mental Health
The Importance of Self-Care for Your Mental Health Self-care is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. It plays a vital role in maintaining good mental health, yet it’s something many of us struggle with. I know this firsthand because, for a long time, I found it difficult to prioritize myself. But over time, I’ve learned that… Continue reading Self-Care for Your Mental Health
What is a Traumaversary?
What is a Traumaversary? A traumaversary is the anniversary of some sort of trauma in your life. It can be from a deployment, abuse, car accident, traumatic pregnancy/birth, house fires, neglect... the list can go on and on. You aren't obsessing over all the bad things that happened in your life. It is simply something… Continue reading What is a Traumaversary?
Misery Loves Company
Misery Loves Company Misery loves company they say But is it the misery the person wants to share Or are they looking to someone for help? But instead, bring them down too Is the misery more infectious than the need for help? Or does the person just not want it enough Personally, I think I… Continue reading Misery Loves Company
Reflecting on Nesting Bird Wisdom
Reflecting on Nesting Bird Wisdom I was reflecting on Nesting Bird Wisdom from my sister a year ago. After a tough weekend, emotionally, I had my early Monday morning chat with my sister. We chit-chatted about nothing and everything. Then we moved into what my triggers were from the past weekend. A statement swirls around… Continue reading Reflecting on Nesting Bird Wisdom