The journey of personal growth is often misrepresented as glamorous, yet it is frequently messy and painful. True healing involves confronting deep-seated traumas, cutting toxic ties, and navigating emotions. This process is filled with breakdowns, vulnerability, and ultimately, resilience, leading to authentic self-discovery and empowerment through embracing discomfort and celebrating progress.
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🖤 Shadow & Sanctuary Monday: Creating Safe Spaces for Shadow Work
Shadow work is one of the most powerful, transformative practices we can do for ourselves—but it must be done with care, intention, and in a place that feels safe. This Monday, we’re diving into what it means to create a safe space for shadow journaling, how to protect your emotional well-being during the process, and how…
Overcoming Religious Trauma: Steps to Recovery
Religious trauma isn’t just about leaving a church or disagreeing with doctrine. It’s about surviving a system that taught you fear instead of love, instilling a pervasive sense of anxiety that clouds your every thought. Control instead of freedom surfaced through rigid teachings and oppressive expectations, suffocating any notion of personal autonomy. Shame instead of…
Healing Isn’t Linear—And That’s Okay
Let’s be real: healing is messy. It’s frustrating. It’s that rollercoaster you didn’t sign up for but somehow ended up strapped into. One day, you’re convinced you’ve made it—you feel lighter, your body hurts less, your mind is clearer. Then, out of nowhere, a bad pain day hits, an old trauma resurfaces, or your soul…
