Must reads to recognize & heal complex ptsd
How to regain your sense of self when you think it's lost forever
One of the outcomes of childhood emotional neglect is a lost sense of self. You may feel like you’re not sure who you are or what you stand for.
How to improve your life through the act of self-awareness
Did you know self-awareness is the key to changing your life? But many of us who grew up in abusive or neglectful homes lack this basic component of a satisfying life.
How to stop feeling unworthy of getting what you want
Before I started my healing journey, a voice inside my head would whisper, “that’s not for you,” anytime I thought about something I wanted. Feeling unworthy came as naturally to me as breathing.
How to stop hiding your core gifts
I recently read a book called Deeper Dating. In it, the author says the things we hide are our greatest and core gifts.
What is self-connection and how to connect with yourself
Before you can be any good to the world or anyone else, you have to know yourself. That means self-connection, or re-learning who you were before you disowned the parts of you that felt unlovable.
How to let go of limiting beliefs that hold you back from your best life
What are limiting beliefs? They are those thoughts and feelings you take as fact that prevent you from living your best life.
How to get treated with more respect in relationships
If you ask most people, they would call “love” the most important element of a relationship. But respect in relationships is equally important if you want to feel valued and cherished.
Why it's important to express yourself and speak your truth
Have you ever held back thoughts and opinions to avoid conflict? Neglected to express yourself fully for fear of the consequences?
How to set relationship boundaries and deal breakers
Relationship boundaries are parameters you set that tell other people where they end and you begin. They tell the world what you will and won’t tolerate. And help you understand your wants and needs to get them met.
Why we need recognition and how to get it from the right places
As someone growing her readership, I often receive advice to guest post on larger “platforms” to increase my recognition. You can’t keep showing up for just your own readers and expect to get ahead, they say.
How monumental experiences change us in ways nothing else can
Have you ever known or heard of people whose lives were transformed by monumental experiences? A brush with death, for instance, sends them running after their dreams full-tilt, unwilling to settle for anything less.
Sadness, anger are important and nothing to be ashamed of
Have you ever felt ashamed of your sadness? Like, when you feel low but force yourself to look on the bright side?
7 tactics common to narcissistic abuse. Depending on the nature of the relationship and the level of narcissism, you may experience some or all of these.