It was the missing link in my recovery process — and allowed me to finally enjoy a beautiful family vacation. — I just spent six days with family at the beach on vacation. Six years ago, I couldn’t have done this. I’m not even sure I could have done it six months ago. My nervous system was far too dysregulated to navigate family history and complicated emotional triggers. But trauma therapy…

It’s helpful to have an outside perspective but often, the thing we truly need is to shut up and listen to that quiet inner voice telling us what we already know to be true. — I’m a big believer in giving myself the advice I need. Sometimes, it’s helpful to have an outside perspective like a best friend. But often, the thing we truly need is to shut up and listen to that quiet inner voice telling us what we already know to be true.

I’ve come too far to negotiate the non-negotiables. — Sometimes, if I’m honest, I want to compromise a little. I want to bend the rules I set for myself. I’m lonely, and it would be so much easier not to be if I was willing to wiggle my standards down lower. But lower is how I got here in…

I’ve never considered myself fearful. Even as a child, I was borderline reckless with my bravery. There was no tree I was afraid to climb or height I was afraid to go to. If someone told me I couldn’t do something, I was definitely going to try to do…

You might be surprised at these side effects of a broken heart. — Happy endings are the only kind I’ve ever truly liked. Life doesn’t give us a whole lot of those. Instead, we often encounter uncertainty or loss. Sometimes, we get both in a chaotic little package. Happy endings probably happen, but it’s not as common as we’d like. Instead, we’re challenged…

To the anxious ones who want love but are afraid to love again. — Green might mean go, but it’s not supposed to mean run. Tell that to a person who has been hurt before though. I can handle red flags in relationships and dating. I know what to do with them. I’ve learned the hard way to recognize when someone just isn’t a…

The ultimate guide to dining in Madison, Georgia — Madison, Georgia, might be a small town, but it has plenty of great restaurants. While I have personal favorites, it was surprisingly difficult to put them into a list of the best of the best. I’ll tell you what I like about each one and why I frequently recommend these…

Thank you — and I’m sorry — I had half the story But I hated all of you I thought I could do better And judged what you did And didn’t do I had only one side And still made my decision To assume your worst intentions And direct my resentment And derision I had only pieces How…

Your fun and affordable beach town adventure awaits! — The Florida Gulf Coast’s clear waters and white sand beaches attract many visitors each year. In fact, the entire area is a coveted vacation destination. It’s even surprisingly affordable to visit. One of these vacation hot spots is the city of Pensacola. 21 Cheap and Fun Things to Do in Pensacola Pensacola has a rich heritage. Over time, it…