The Nervous System is Vital to Understanding Health
I was lost in November and December. I felt stuck. That familiar feeling of apathy was slowly returning, and I kept trying to logically understand...
Where I Am From | Back to My Roots
I am from an illusion. From humble ancestoral roots and wounded souls. From generational trauma, from privilege and wealth. Deceiving to the outside eye; that...
Psychological Warfare from a Narcissist Creates Total Destruction
The dark, void essence of any sense of self that encapsulates a narcissist; will destroy every angle of your life and hold you captive in...
Life on the Road Towards the Sun & the Roller Coaster of Emotions to Heal Complex Trauma
I did not know that there was going to be yet another wild ride of healing ahead. This stage is much more intimate. Sensitive. Fragile....
Navigating Trauma and Focusing Inwards
Trauma is complicated. It is delicate. It is personal. It is intimate. It is intense. Trauma is stored in your body, unbeknownst to you, and...
Trauma Recovery and Post-Traumatic Growth
Trauma comes in many forms & nearly everyone experiences some degree of trauma in their life. Early, profound, or repeated trauma is stored in the...
4 Years after Rehab | I Rose from the Ashes & Now Live Freely & Fully
04.27.2018 | My dad picked me up from my River North condo at 6am, drove us to O’Hare International Airport & flew next to me;...
Co·Morbid | The Painful Reality of Comorbid Conditions in Diagnosis & Treatment
Comprehensive care provides a richer, fuller, more detailed understanding of the interplay of what is happening in our minds & bodies. This is vital for...
The Visceral Life of a Highly Sensitive Person
The main characteristic of a highly sensitive person is their heightened senses. This stimulated sensory system creates a visceral response to external stimuli in their...
8 Months of Grounding in Nature & Intentional Living in my Lincoln Log Cabin
Nature has become vital for my mental & physical fitness and overall well-being. At closing in July 2021, my absolutely incredible realtor had to write for...
5 Characteristics of Grit to Harness in Challenging Times
The power of your mind is inspiring & terrifying. My mind became my worst enemy during my mental demise. In the past few years, once...
Attachment Theory at Play in Relationships
Attachment theory has profound implications for understanding how each relationship is a dance of a multitude of factors | driven by our need for connection...
