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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
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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.
Crispy
Jan 2011 min read
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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
Crispy
Oct 19, 20249 min read
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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...
Crispy
Jul 16, 20245 min read
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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.
Crispy
Apr 3, 20245 min read
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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...
Crispy
Mar 26, 20246 min read
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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.
Crispy
Feb 4, 20247 min read
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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...
Crispy
Sep 19, 20236 min read
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Hypervigilance is Exhausting
Coming to terms with the negative symptoms that follow hypervigilance. Noticing the need for help, and taking steps to find stability.
Crispy
Jun 18, 202310 min read
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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.
Crispy
May 2, 20234 min read
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Evolving - Turning Thirty & Reflecting
Reflecting on my twenties and the awakening that ensued - following crumbs through highs and lows, depression and wellness.
Crispy
Mar 31, 20234 min read
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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...
Crispy
Mar 5, 20236 min read
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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.
Crispy
Jan 15, 20232 min read
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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.
Crispy
Nov 13, 202213 min read
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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.
Crispy
Jun 21, 20223 min read
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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?
Crispy
Dec 15, 20216 min read
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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...
Crispy
Dec 8, 20214 min read
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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...
Crispy
Nov 16, 20214 min read
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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...
Crispy
Sep 12, 20216 min read
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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...
Crispy
Sep 11, 20212 min read
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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...
Crispy
Jun 25, 20214 min read
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