The Courage to Be Seen Again
Emerging from hiding For many people, hiding was not a choice. It was a strategy. You learned to stay quiet, to stay small, to stay contained because being visible once…
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Learning to Love Yourself Again
Learning to Love Yourself Again There may come a point in your life where you look in the mirror and barely recognize the person staring back. You’ve been through too…
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It is Never Too Late to Be What You Might Have Been
It Is Never Too Late to Be What You Might Have Been George Eliot once wrote, “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” Simple words,…
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The Reason We Struggle with Insecurity
The Reason We Struggle with Insecurity We live in a world where comparison is just a scroll away. Social media, magazines, and even casual conversations often showcase the best moments…
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Believe in Yourself
Believe in Yourself: You Are Stronger Than You Think Believing in yourself isn’t always easy. Life has a way of throwing obstacles in your path, making you question your worth…
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Be Unapologetically You
Be Unapologetically You The world will always have opinions about who you should be, how you should act, and what path you should take. But here’s the truth—you are not…
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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…
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You are Enough
You Are Enough I know it feels like the world can be against you sometimes. The weight of others’ opinions, assumptions, and judgments can be exhausting. But hear me loud…
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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,…
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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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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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You Are Capable
You are capable of doing all things when Jesus is by your side. People often tell me they do not know who they are anymore because of what trauma has…
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Think Positive
Think Positive. Do you ever find it hard to think positively about yourself or accept something said by others that is positive? I know I do. Do you find it…
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Believe in Yourself
I am the ultimate optimist when it comes to the lives of others. I can look into the brokenness of others and I can see the beauty of their future….
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To Conform or Not to Conform
Content Note:This post briefly mentions abuse, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Please read with care. If you are in crisis, call 911, call or text 988, or go to your…
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Let Them by Cassie Phillips
Let Them by Cassie Phillips 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…
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Let’s Talk Hair Loss in Women
Hair loss in women can be devastating. Let me rephrase that. Hair loss in women can feel devastating. No matter who you are or how confident you are in your…
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Quote by Mary Katherine Backstrom
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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What I am and Why God Version
It is easy to accept and own a person’s free-will version of themselves. The bad stuff is always easier to believe. What is difficult for most people is the Truth,…
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True Beauty from Within the Ashes
A note from Brandi:This reflection is shared for encouragement, education, and personal reflection. Any quoted song lyrics or written words belong to their original author and are included with…