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Trust Is Too Big A Word (So I'm Breaking It Down)

Struggling with trust doesn’t mean you’re broken. This post explains how trust works in real moments, not abstractions, especially with trauma or ADHD.

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Holiday Food Noise, Shame, and Overeating: Why You’re Not Broken

Holiday food noise gets loud — especially when you’re healing your relationship with food. This post explores shame, overeating, and how to move through these moments with awareness instead of self-judgment.

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Who Am I Without the Goal of Losing Weight? Healing the Mind After Transformation

After weight-loss surgery, the real challenge wasn’t recovery — it was finding who I am without the goal. Here’s how I learned to quiet the noise and redefine enough.

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🦉 Emotional Olympics: Event 3 – Parenting Cage Fight

Parenting in a blended family can feel like the emotional Olympics — constant chaos, love, and lessons in patience. Here’s how we’re rebuilding connection, one family meeting (and meltdown) at a time

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Ghosting in Relationships: The Story I Never Thought I’d Be Brave Enough to Tell

I ghosted the woman I love — twice. This is the story of how fear, shame, and healing collided, and how we rebuilt trust one honest conversation at a time.

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🥇 Gaslighting vs. Narcissism: Emotional Olympics Event 1, Sponsored by Red Flags

Gaslighting and narcissism often go hand in hand — but they’re not the same sport. This post breaks down the emotional tactics behind each and helps you take inventory of your truth. Includes gentle affiliate links for online therapy and a cozy toolkit to rebuild trust.

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Letting Go of Guilt is the Ultimate Self-Care

Letting go of guilt is essential self-care. Learn how guilt drains your energy, why it's not yours to carry, and how to release it without shame.

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The Awkward Truth About Self-Care: It’s Not Always Bubble Baths

Self-care isn’t all spa days and candles. Here’s the awkward truth about real self-care, why it feels messy, and how to make it actually work for you.

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Why Finding a Therapist Feels Impossible — But You Should Do It Anyway

I haven’t talked to a therapist since March. Not because I don’t need one — I absolutely do. But when my insurance changed and my old therapist stopped taking it, I lost the one person I could vent to without guilt. And honestly? Starting over just sounded… exhausting. Because

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Breaking the Cycle: Starting Conversations on Mental Illness to Rebuild Trust and Overcome Dysfunction

Let’s be real—mental illness has spent way too long hiding in the back corner like the awkward cousin no one talks about at family gatherings. But guess what? The silence isn’t helping anyone. If we want to break the cycles of dysfunction—in our families, our friendships,

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Let’s Get Real: 25 Ways to Mentally Reboot When You’re One Comment Away from Losing It

You ever have one of those days where your brain is like, “Let’s overthink everything, relive embarrassing moments from 2007, and also—why not spiral about your entire life’s purpose while we’re at it?” Yeah. Same. Welcome to the club, friend. It’s cozy, a little chaotic,

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Breaking the Silence: How to Start Meaningful Conversations About Mental Health and Rebuild Trust with Those Affected

In a world where mental health struggles often lurk in the shadows, breaking the silence is essential for healing and connection. Conversations about mental health have the power to transform lives, foster understanding, and ultimately rebuild trust between those affected and their loved ones. But where do we start? Navigating