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Practice the F Word

Advice from a therapist… Practice the F word. Forgiveness. Forgive yourself for not believing them the 1st, 2nd, or 20th time they showed you who they really were. Forgive yourself for the times you saw the red flags as a challenge, rather than a warning sign. And forgive yourself for not knowing what you needed … Continue reading »
Practice the F Word
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Trauma

Trauma is awful no matter the cause. I work with so many people who learned to minimize the impact of traumatic life events. Many times, people push down the overwhelming feelings associated with the trauma, so they can cope with what happened. One key reason… it seems easier and safer to do so. But people … Continue reading »
Trauma
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I Can’t Fix Everything

I used to think I could fix anything in my life if I just tried a little harder or gave it more time. But, some things aren’t meant to be fixed. Sometimes, all you can do is make peace with it, and move forward, knowing you did the best you could. ❤️‍🩹
I Can’t Fix Everything
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Don’t Wait For Me

Don’t wait for me. I’m not turning around from the direction I’m heading. Why is it so hard to look back at the past? ❤️‍🩹 It’s incredibly painful. ❤️‍🩹 It’s mentally and emotionally exhausting. ❤️‍🩹 It initially causes more stress and anxiety. ❤️‍🩹 It’s easier to avoid and bury what’s happened. ❤️‍🩹 The memories cause … Continue reading »
Don’t Wait For Me
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It’s OK to Grieve

I have learned to accept closed doors and bad vibes. It’s ok to grieve when a door closes. It’s ok to grieve when someone else… or life… closed, or even slammed it shut for you. It’s ok to grieve even if you closed the door yourself. It’s ok to grieve what you thought you wanted. … Continue reading »
It’s OK to Grieve