Walking the Path of Healing

Walking the Path of Healing

Healing isn’t a high road, and anyone who’s been committed to it knows how deeply personal it gets. My hat’s off to those who’ve made that commitment because it’s not just about deciding to be better or to heal. It’s about facing everything you wish you could rip...
Lies and What Lies Beneath

Lies and What Lies Beneath

As a society, we’re quick to judge someone for lying—and, in some ways, that judgment is warranted. Lying can fracture trust and damage relationships. But before we jump to conclusions, it’s important to look deeper, to understand why someone lies. That...
Words That Walk

Words That Walk

We live in a world where words are thrown around casually—“I love you,” “I miss you,” “I need you,” “I hate you.” We hear them so often that they sometimes lose their weight, becoming just another tool for instant gratification. Many believe that saying the right...
The Hardest Part of Healing

The Hardest Part of Healing

One of the most difficult challenges I’ve faced is realizing that my trauma responses became someone else’s guide. I unknowingly revealed my deepest wounds, trusting that they would be safe, only to have them used against me. This betrayal, where my openness and...
Living Your Truth: The Power of Saying No

Living Your Truth: The Power of Saying No

Every time you say yes when you really want to say no, it’s like chipping away at your connection to yourself. With each forced yes, you weaken the bond between your actions and your true self until, eventually, something inside you breaks. You’ll find yourself...
The Cost of Lost Innocence: Trust and Naivety

The Cost of Lost Innocence: Trust and Naivety

There’s something fundamentally devastating about crimes against children, especially sexual abuse. The damage extends beyond the physical. It reaches deep into the child’s mind, altering their perception of the world and shattering their innocence in ways that...