When Grief Has No Grave: Rebuilding After a Childhood You Never Got

When Grief Has No Grave: Rebuilding After a Childhood You Never Got

No one brings you a casserole when you’re grieving the childhood you didn’t have. There’s no funeral for the loss of safety or a sense of belonging. No sympathy cards arrive when the dreams you clung to slowly unravel. And no one tells you what to do when you...
When the Past Cracks Open: Navigating Repressed CSA Memories in Adulthood

When the Past Cracks Open: Navigating Repressed CSA Memories in Adulthood

For most of my life, I had no reason to question my past. I had warm childhood memories, a solid understanding of who I was, and no indication that something darker lurked beneath the surface. But then, seemingly out of nowhere, my mind cracked open, and pieces of a...
Breaking Free Of The Cycle: Healing Family Karma

Breaking Free Of The Cycle: Healing Family Karma

Who am I? Growing up, I was a child with trust issues due to emotional and physical abuse. Then, at 18, I was assaulted on a date. Trauma often leaves invisible scars. While most physical wounds can heal, mental and emotional wounds run deep. I have faced many traumas...
How Social Media Affects Body Image And Mental Health

How Social Media Affects Body Image And Mental Health

Social media is an integral part of our lives now, and while it offers many advantages, it also comes with risks.  Research has shown that excessive exposure to social media can contribute to mental health issues and dissatisfaction with body image, which each fuel...