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Reading the thoughts of someone working through trauma of any kind can be triggering,

especially if it connects to your personal experience. Breathe through it. Take your time.

Before you dive in, I'd love for you to take a moment to read a bit about me.

Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness

will we discover the infinite power of our light ― Brené Brown

Leaning into the Words & Learning to Trust

Believing that someone can hold all of you with love and care is one thing, but actually trusting in it is another.

Healing Journey

Crispy

Jan 2011 min read

Making Space, Always & Forever

The past few months have brought a lot of unexpected change to my life. It's felt both exciting and unsteady. Scary. Making space isn't easy

Healing Journey

Crispy

Oct 19, 20249 min read

Making the Connection to Rejection

I've gotten really in my head this year about sharing what I write, which I've written about on numerous occasions. One thing I've come...

Healing Journey

Crispy

Jul 16, 20245 min read

Night Mind

My anxiety has been really bad lately, and I'm not sleeping well. This morning, I decided to get out of bed to write.

Healing Journey

Crispy

Apr 3, 20245 min read

Leaning into the Desire to Write

I'm one of those people who endlessly scrolls through quotes on Pinterest. Reading quotes has always brought me solace. It can be so...

Healing Journey

Crispy

Mar 26, 20246 min read

The Paradox of Control

As I return to writing, I considered the paradox of control and how the need for safety can lead to self sabotage.

Healing Journey

Crispy

Feb 4, 20247 min read

Progress with Medication

It's been about three months since I started taking medication, and three months to the day since I've shared any writing. Realizing how...

Healing Journey

Crispy

Sep 19, 20236 min read

Hypervigilance is Exhausting

Coming to terms with the negative symptoms that follow hypervigilance. Noticing the need for help, and taking steps to find stability.

Healing Journey

Crispy

Jun 18, 202310 min read

Noticing & Naming the Paralyzing Fear

My attempts to be present, even when writing, are often overruled by paralyzing fear. Here I am, working through it, following crumbs.

Healing Journey

Crispy

May 2, 20234 min read

Evolving - Turning Thirty & Reflecting

Reflecting on my twenties and the awakening that ensued - following crumbs through highs and lows, depression and wellness.

Healing Journey

Crispy

Mar 31, 20234 min read

Persevering through Uncertainty, Hesitancy, and Doubt

Coming up on my three year anniversary for attending weekly therapy has been confronting to say the least. While I acknowledge immense...

Healing Journey

Crispy

Mar 5, 20236 min read

Permission to Let it Go

I've carried immense sadness and grief with me since childhood - a weight that I'm working on freeing myself from through therapy & writing.

Healing Journey

Crispy

Jan 15, 20232 min read

In the Ocean, Outside My Window

We all have a window of tolerance that we operate within. This entry details the inner workings of my window from an IFS parts perspective.

Healing Journey

Crispy

Nov 13, 202213 min read

Curiosity, My Old Friend

For me, curiosity isn't just a temporary state, it's a character trait. It speaks to a part of me that allows the work to happen.

Healing Journey

Crispy

Jun 21, 20223 min read

Repressed Memories & Questions Unanswered

How does one begin to talk about the reality of their situation, ask questions, and say the things they need to say to find healing?

Healing Journey

Crispy

Dec 15, 20216 min read

One Hour Isn't Enough

Sometimes I feel like one hour a week isn't enough for therapy. I don't know how other people's sessions go, but mine are always...

Healing Journey

Crispy

Dec 8, 20214 min read

What if I write about the fear?

I haven't been able to write as easily or often as I once did. For months now, the fear of sharing what needs to come out has inhibited...

Healing Journey

Crispy

Nov 16, 20214 min read

Reacting to Change

Change can be terrifying, but denying change can be equally so. In January of this year, I joined a support group for adult survivors of...

Healing Journey

Crispy

Sep 12, 20216 min read

At a Crossroads

I recently found myself standing at a crossroads. In one direction: the path I know well. The opportunity to remove myself, to run, to...

Healing Journey

Crispy

Sep 11, 20212 min read

Celebrating 5 Years of Marriage - Has it Been Easy?

Aspen and I recently attended a friend's wedding, and had the pleasure of spending the day with some wonderful people. Amidst the causal...

Healing Journey

Crispy

Jun 25, 20214 min read

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Welcome to

My safe space

Following crumbs

Before you dive in, I'd love for you to take a moment to read a bit about me.

Leaning into the Words & Learning to Trust

Making Space, Always & Forever

Making the Connection to Rejection

Night Mind

Leaning into the Desire to Write

The Paradox of Control

Progress with Medication

Hypervigilance is Exhausting

Noticing & Naming the Paralyzing Fear

Evolving - Turning Thirty & Reflecting

Persevering through Uncertainty, Hesitancy, and Doubt

Permission to Let it Go

In the Ocean, Outside My Window

Curiosity, My Old Friend

Repressed Memories & Questions Unanswered

One Hour Isn't Enough

What if I write about the fear?

Reacting to Change

At a Crossroads

Celebrating 5 Years of Marriage - Has it Been Easy?

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