Two and a half years ago, I thought the ground had given way.I thought I’d never stand again.I thought life had ended the moment I realized I would be doing this alone. Back then, okay felt like a far-off country I would never be allowed to enter.And joy? That felt impossible. But today—I have my…
Fall reminds us to release what no longer serves us. After three months no contact, I’m finding healing, peace, and transformation as I let go like the trees do in autumn.
I had my first EMDR therapy session today. I’ve done a lot of hard things in my healing journey, but this—this was different. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and it’s a form of therapy that helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they no longer feel like they’re happening right now. For…
Yesterday, the storm finally passed. After years of emotional chaos, uncertainty, and carrying a weight that never should’ve been mine to hold — I walked out of court with something deeper than just a legal win. I walked out with peace. The judge granted me sole custody and full decision-making authority for my daughter. He…
People talk about abuse like it’s easy to name—like it’s obvious. But sometimes it looks like someone saying, “God sent me to love you.” And then turning around and treating you like you’re disposable. He didn’t hit me.He didn’t scream at me.But he slowly, strategically broke me. He made me feel chosen. Special. Like I…
Complex PTSD is more than trauma—it’s the long-lasting imprint of emotional pain that never had the chance to heal. This post explores what C-PTSD is, how it shows up in motherhood, and how healing is possible—one conscious step at a time.