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The author reflects on their journey with trauma and parenting, emphasizing the challenge of sharing painful stories while trying to connect with their child. They explore the impact of unspoken trauma on relationships and highlight the importance of healing, openness, and authenticity. This process helps build trust and understanding within their family. Continue reading
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Survivor Literacy – Saying It Out Loud (Copy)
Survivor Literacy – Saying It Out Loud Welcome to Survivor Literacy Where we finally say out loud what our nervous systems have been screaming for years. For so many of us, the body told the truth long before we had the language for it. The tightness in the chest. The shrinking. The bracing. The way… Continue reading
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Speaking in Constellations
Speaking in constellations – master outline of this whole run I. From self as disease to self as medicine (Freud + diagnosis architecture) II. Lineages of institutional violence disguised as care A. Historical and psychiatric abuses B. Autism, ABA, and Autism Speaks III. Diagnoses, weaponization, and the mismatch of care IV. Violent medicine: treatment through… Continue reading
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24) It’s Ok
The content explores the complexities of grief through a reflective lens. It emphasizes that it’s acceptable to experience various emotions during mourning, highlighting the notion that one can feel both okay and not okay simultaneously. The author encourages self-acceptance and underscores the importance of personal healing journeys. Continue reading
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Daily Prompt – 12/21/25
Dailly Prompt – “When are you most happy?” Happiness and authenticity are synonymous for me. Without authenticity, happiness is only feigned anyway, but for me every moment of true happiness has been because I’m living in alignment with my beliefs. True bliss comes from encouraging others to be authentic as well. It’s sad that it… Continue reading
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Daily Prompt – Energy – 9.20.25
The post encourages reflection on activities that provide energy and refuel individuals, particularly during exhausting times. It emphasizes the significance of self-care, connection, and community, while prompting readers to consider their own strategies for rejuvenation and resisting fatigue. The question invites personal exploration of energizing practices. Continue reading
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Toxicity Toolkit – Points to Ponder 1 – Listening on Purpose
The content emphasizes the importance of intentional listening in conversations. It compares “Listening to Receive,” which fosters genuine connection and rejuvenation, with “Listening to Respond,” which can lead to exhaustion and superficial interactions. The author reflects on personal experiences and encourages readers to evaluate their own conversational engagement. Continue reading
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