Working With Your Nervous System, Not Against It – Part 2 of 2

Working With Your Nervous System, Not Against It – Part 2 of 2

This is Part 2 of ‘Rebuilding Trust in Your Physical Responses.’ If you missed Part 1, I encourage you to read it first, it sets the stage for what we’re unpacking today. Dear Survivor, Last week we named panic and hypervigilance for what they truly are: protection...
Listening to Your Inner Signals: Relearning to Trust Your Body

Listening to Your Inner Signals: Relearning to Trust Your Body

Dear Survivor, Silence taught us to hold back. Now self-trust asks us to listen, to tap in, and to be present. This can feel tedious, even terrifying. For many of us, one of the worst parts of being abused as children wasn’t just what happened, it was what it taught...

8 Lessons “2022 Taught Me.”

1) The only things I have control over are my thoughts, emotions, and my reactions. 2) My pain is not meant for just me.  3) Be grateful in ALL things 4) Willpower is built by doing difficult things. 5) It’s OK to celebrate small daily wins.  6) When I...
MASKED – Episode 3

MASKED – Episode 3

MOLESTED BY FOUR SEPARATE ABUSERS BETWEEN AGES 7-9. RAPED AT 14 YEARS OLD BY A STALKER.  **TRIGGER WARNING** Discussions of Child Sexual Abuse. Episodes may contain graphic details. Sex was my healing. Molested and Raped by five separate guys on separate occasions....