Written by: Ron Blake (TRIGGER WARNING) For many male rape victims, speaking out is a journey fraught with fear, societal stigma, and profound personal courage. Yet, my story is not a story of sadness, anger, hatred, or revenge. It’s an exhilarating adventure of hope, happiness, and success. It’s about defying the odds and overcoming adversity. […]
Tag: Healing
Trauma Quotes: Finding Strength and Hope in Healing Words
Trauma is a complex and deeply personal experience that often leaves survivors feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and in pain. We hope these trauma quotes from survivors, therapists, and researchers help you feel seen and understood. For many, it isn’t just a chapter in life that can be closed but a part of the present that shows […]
10 Ways to Navigate Tough Times and Cope With Disappointment
During tough times, hope may elude us. Resilience can seem like a fantasy, and getting through the day can seem like an insurmountable challenge. When we experience disappointment, betrayal, or heartbreak, living through the present moment takes more energy than usual and may feel impossible. When we have mental health challenges, it becomes trickier. We […]
Navigating Holiday Grief: Finding Light in The Endless Dark
The holiday season, a time often filled with joy and togetherness, can also amplify feelings of sadness and loss. Especially those who are coping with holiday grief. The expectation to be cheerful can clash with the heavy reality of missing a loved one. Turning what is supposed to be a festive time into a painful […]
Authenticity Quotes: The Power Held in Being the Real You
In a world that often pushes us to conform and fit into molds that weren’t designed for us, it’s easy to lose sight of who we truly are. So pursuit of authenticity, of being your real, unapologetic self, has never been more important. Authenticity is the key to living a life that feels meaningful. It’s […]
Alopecia Areata: Michelle’s Journey to Redefine Beauty and Herself
At nineteen, Michelle was a positive and confident young woman. She was so proud of her favorite physical feature—long, flowing strawberry-blonde hair. She hadn’t heard of the term Alopecia Areata before, but it would change her life. She planned to grow her hair down to her waist, weaving it into her identity, a symbol of […]
How Learning to Express Gratitude Can Improve Your Life
In recent years, expressing gratitude has become a widely recognized tool for enhancing mental well-being and building resilience. Whether it’s through a simple “thank you” or a more profound reflection on life’s blessings, gratitude helps us shift our focus from what we lack to what we already have. This shift can foster more positive emotions, […]
How The Fall Season Inspires Reflection and Letting Go
When is the official start of the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere? Does it begin in early September, late August, or at the Autumn equinox? Ask multiple people when fall begins, and you’ll likely have some different answers. The First Day of the Fall Season For me, it commences when autumn foliage begins appearing, […]
Healing Generational Trauma: Reclaiming Your Self-Worth
Written by: Sara Beth Wald This was a really difficult post to sit down and write. Who knew healing generational trauma would sneak up on me this way? In fact, I missed the deadline by three days, which is a big deal for me. Back in my columnist days, I gave birth on a Monday […]
Healing From Childhood Trauma: A Long Journey to Finding Myself
I started out as a bewildered traveler when I embarked on my journey of healing from childhood trauma in August 2022. I had no idea what it would involve. There was no map and only a vague impression of my destination. Let’s just say I took the meandering, scenic route. I didn’t understand what healing […]