Take Your Own Path with Healing
As a domestic violence survivor, you might ask yourself dozens of questions as you begin your healing journey. Even if you’ve been on your journey for a period of time, these questions can still enter your mind. Some of the questions at the forefront might be, “When will I be healed?” and “What does healing […]
The Difference Between Happiness and Joy
Tips for Daily Self Care
Daily self care is an important step in the healing process. Taking care of ourselves isn’t something we immediately think about. We are so busy with work, school, running a home and taking care of others that we simply forget to stop and take care of ourselves. This simple forgetfulness can be exacerbated when we […]
What to Expect from Therapy
By Emilie Trepanier So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and do that thing everyone keeps saying is necessary for your well-being: Go to therapy. First, I want to be sappy and tell you I’m proud of you, and I admire your strength. Realizing therapy is your next step may not have been easy and […]
My Child was Sexually Assaulted: Now What?
By Chyna Snell As parents and caregivers, discovering that your child has been sexually assaulted can bring a range of emotions out of us. Children also experience many things following sexual assault, including, but not limited to, embarrassment, shame, confusion, and anxiety. While finding methods of processing your feelings about this situation, it is critical […]
Self Care for Healing: Why It’s Important for Men, Too
Men are often forgotten in times of tribulation, possibly because men are silent sufferers, feeling they need to be the protectors from violence. However, they too experience abuse. Here are some self-care tips for men, because while I have a female perspective, I have the human perspective – and some activities work for humans in […]
