Posts Tagged ‘#emotionalhealing’
Survivor Shift: Permission to Count Yourself a Survivor
Sharon Swietek shares openly about the effects of childhood sexual trauma and the critical shifts that helped her not only survive but thrive on her healing journey. Her first shift came in giving herself permission to count herself a survivor of sexual abuse. She offers validation and encouragement to all of us who struggle to find our way forward after abuse. Please be aware that this interview contains sensitive content, which is marked with a trigger warning in the relevant sections.
Read MoreLet Your Light Shine!
Jodi Orgill Brown shares the power of claiming and sharing your light and ways to “Let your light shine”. She explores the concept of anti-fragility, where challenges and stressors can lead to personal growth. Jodi shared her personal experiences and practical strategies, including creating a list of positive activities and connections that can be accessed during challenging moments. There is value in exploring new ways to find peace and strength, whether through existing hobbies or discovering new interests, to create a more resilient and fulfilling life.
Read MoreHealing Through Spirit-Body Connection
There is healing in forging the spirit-body connection. Pursuing physical and spiritual awareness and growth uncovers strength and the ability to move forward. We can build a life we love and can thrive in, regardless of the trials we face.
Read MoreLessons from a Second Father
A father’s influence is something that can be felt for generations. For good or bad we carry with us the lessons learned by their actions and how they lived their life. While my biological father’s influence was not a good one, I was fortunate to have lessons from a second father, Lane. Lane was my…
Read MoreWhy Can’t I Cry? Exploring Emotional Barriers
The inability to accept or fully feel and express any intense emotion can lead to depression, burying us deeper in the trauma we’re trying to escape. The truth is, keeping emotion boxed up makes us weaker, more vulnerable, and more at the mercy of the past. Not feeling does not equal being strong.
Read MoreFocus Forward: You Deserve Life
How do we focus forward when we are struggling against burdens that would bury us in a pit of hopeless despair? How do we hold onto the belief that we truly deserve life?
So often, the trauma of abuse robs us of the dignity, hope, and love we both desire and deserve. Focusing forward as we work through our trauma can help us reclaim what was lost. The truth is that regardless of the burdens we carry, we are worth the effort to move forward.
Last year my friend, Danielle Morelli, shared this powerful truth: “You deserve life. You deserve dignity. You deserve a chance at hope and love.” Survivor Shift Episode 6
Read MoreCoping Through Creativity
What impact do the arts have on our mental health? I recently participated in a class titled “Coping Through Creativity,” led by my friend Stephanie Nicoletti. Despite my limited visual art skills, I found creating images that expressed my emotions liberating.
In this interview, Stephanie shares how creativity can help us heal.
Survivor Shift: Episode 5
A recurring theme in this series is the necessity of turning to God in our healing process. Jeanne shares her journey from surviving childhood sexual abuse to finding the healing power of learning to forgive.
Read MoreThe Rippling Effects of Abuse
Recently, someone asked me, “How can you possibly heal and move forward when the people closest to you have been hurt by your own trauma-induced neglect and hurtful actions?” It is a question I’ve asked myself many times. Truly, the rippling effects of abuse reach beyond the victim. Its effects are felt profoundly by those…
Read MoreReclaiming the Good
Reclaiming the good moments in our lives is critical in emotional and spiritual healing. But it is not enough to simply uncover the pieces of light. We have to own them.
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