From Touch-Starved to Touch-Afraid: The lasting impact of touch deprivation
Growing up without affection can shape the way we seek and avoid love. On my thirteenth birthday my mother drove me to a mental hospital in Chicago. She claimed she couldn’t ‘handle’ me anymore. That was confusing to me because I had been ‘handling’ myself and my...
Once, I Dropped My Basket
My whole world had fallen apart at the seams. What was left, after everything was said and done, was myself, a six-man tent, everything I owned in a backpack, and my dog.I had run away from everything that hurt me — and in the running, I had been reduced to this.My...
8 Things Survivors Need to Stop Apologizing For | Part 2 | Having Boundaries
Boundaries are not punishment. They allow safe connection while helping you stay connected to yourself. What boundary are you practicing right now? Guest Post Disclaimer: This guest post is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing...
The Power of Your Breath
Did you know that your breath is the fastest way to calm down when you are feeling dysregulated? Nobody is immune from stress, regardless of age and we all have one thing in common — we react. How we react to stress is different for everyone, but there is a...