For those of you who have experienced trauma, I know you feel it deep inside you. It can be a struggle to remain in control and go through the motions of life. Even when you think you have a handle on things, you find yourself pulled into the memories, the experiences and the feelings. SoContinue reading “Trauma”
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Jealousy
Why does my partner do that? I mean they know it gets under my skin. They just don’t care. If they continue I’ll do it back and see how they feel! 😡🔥🤬👿☠️ Wait! Hold up for a moment. If you do that, I mean you can, they you are going to stay in this cycle.Continue reading “Jealousy”
Motherhood sucks sometimes
No one ever tells you the bad, the hardships, the struggle. I mean would you listen if they did? We hear coping and how things get better. We hear the blessing and gratefulness. All of which may be true but it doesn’t take away from the fact that at times it is so hard andContinue reading “Motherhood sucks sometimes”
I struggled, fought & won. I get it. Work smart, heal better!
Overall Health & Wellness Pillars
Pillar #1: Movement Movement is directly related to improving symptoms of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, cognitive function and negative mood. Reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1470658/#:~:text=Aerobic%20exercises%2C%20including%20jogging%2C%20swimming,to%20reduce%20anxiety%20and%20depression.
Counselling in Ontario
What is counselling? What does it look like? What is normal? What can I expect? I am unsure and it builds my anxiety to make the first step. I get it. Being uncertain about basic aspects lead to a compounding stress level to even start. Now, let me caveat this that I speak about myContinue reading “Counselling in Ontario”
It’s hard
Not ones tells you that life gets hard. The kind of hard that hits deep in your core. Like the how did I get here? One moment things are fine and the next it is a tornado. If we think we are immune and can overextend ourselves, push off our needs or ignore the signs,Continue reading “It’s hard”
Pt 2…. I hate myself
It worked. I felt better. I was gaining confidence. I dare even said I liked myself again. I knew I was worth it and I knew I was making a difference. I was happy. Then it slapped me in the face. Rejection. Fear. Envy. Ahhh! So I spiraled. I did all the coping things IContinue reading “Pt 2…. I hate myself”
I hate myself!
I used to always berate myself when I made a mistake. Often in my head but sometimes out loud. Like not in I am going to hurt myself way but in the acknowledging I suck way. Am I making sense? I found my go to strategy was to act first. Criticize myself before someone elseContinue reading “I hate myself!”
Confidence
Confidence. Where did it go?