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Defining Gratitude: What it Is & What It Means To Practice

In a post-neuroscience world, the concept of gratitude has emerged as a powerful force for mental well-being and spiritual growth. While gratitude is often thought to be a simple expression of appreciation, its depth and transformative potential extend far beyond surface-level social niceties. In this exploration, we delve into the multifaceted nature of gratitude, examining… Continue reading Defining Gratitude: What it Is & What It Means To Practice

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2 Year Update: My (Less) Overwhelming Reality of BPD Recovery

If you were to ask me what BPD recovery looks like, I could only speak to my personal experience of recovery. I have to admit, reading back through this post from almost 2 years ago on my recovery journey, it strikes me how far I have come in that time. It stings a little and I still notice a hint of shame, but I’m so glad it exists. Since I first wrote...

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Why Healing Trauma Starts With Creating Safety (& How to Feel Safe Again)

Something that I’m only just starting to realise, after struggling to "fix" myself for over 10 years with no success, is just how instrumental physical and emotional safety actually are to healing. We’ve all heard the phrase “You can’t heal in the same place that hurt you.” But how do we apply that expression to… Continue reading Why Healing Trauma Starts With Creating Safety (& How to Feel Safe Again)