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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Make Yourself Proud
Learn to Be Proud of Yourself In a world where validation is often sought from others, we sometimes forget the power of self-recognition. While hearing someone say, “I’m proud of…
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Tips on Building Self-Confidence
5 Tips on Building Self-Confidence Confidence isn’t something you’re born with; it’s something you build. Whether you’re struggling with self-doubt or just need a little boost, here are five simple…
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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…
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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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Preconceived Notions: More Than Meets the Eye
What We Think We See I remember walking into my clinic one day and feeling every set of eyes on me. At my previous job, I was required to dress…
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What Do You Want To Do?
The Question That Opened a Door When I worked as an inpatient residential therapist, I often asked the women, “What do you want to do when you grow up?” They…
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He Leaves the 99
Think about it…He He Leaves the 99. For this Valentine’s Day, remember the love that He has for the one! Matthew 18:12-14: “If a man has a hundred sheep and…
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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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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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Speak Up and Fill the Silence
Speak Up and Fill the Silence is a phrase that I just heard on a television show and it has resonated with me. As I sit here, knowing how silent…
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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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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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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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Three Words I Can Say Could Make You Hate Me
Content Note: This guest post discusses sensitive topics that may include trauma, abuse, grief, emotional pain, family conflict, fear, anger, or mental health struggles. Please read with care. A note…
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How to Separate the Good Mom from the Bad Mom
Content Note: This guest post discusses sensitive topics that may include trauma, abuse, grief, emotional pain, family conflict, fear, anger, or mental health struggles. Please read with care. A note…
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Memories with My Mom
A note from Brandi:This guest post is shared with permission and reflects the personal experience and perspective of the writer. It discusses family relationships, mother-daughter love, forgiveness, communication, gratitude, depression,…
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A Letter to Myself
Content Note: This guest post discusses sensitive topics that may include trauma, abuse, grief, emotional pain, family conflict, fear, anger, or mental health struggles. Please read with care. A note…