Healing was the first chapter.
Thriving is the rest of the story.
PMDD • CPTSD • Emotional Healing
For those ready for more than survival - Resources 👇
Your lotion could be making your PMDD symptoms worse. Scan the labels with the YUKA app. Look out for: Parabens (methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben) — mimic estrogen, can interfere with hormone signaling. Phthalates (often hidden under “fragrance/parfum”) — linked to
I started this cottage bakery because I need to put myself out in the world again. On my terms. I’m so blessed that I have the support to do this…to contribute to my community in a healthy, meaningful way. And I love that more of us are choosing to do this! I’m not living off
30 day update. My confidence always circles back to whether or not I’m comparing myself to others, and scrolling on any platform triggers the habit. So, it’s time to set more boundaries for myself as I continue this journey because I’m not stopping. Just altering my method of
I no longer fear what lives in darkness. I love it all. You’re going to see how I wield my power. In harm to none. Quote from ‘shespeaksinmagic’ on IG. #womenpower#womensmentalhealth#womensempowerment
Rebuilding has taken longer than I thought but it’s happening. It’s happening through the grief. It’s happening through the luteal phases that want to tear me apart for a final time. It’s happening through every loaf of bread I bake. It’s happening with every day I chose breath.
To create a life worth living…you have to go live life! I am a hermit in recovery telling myself this. If this resonates, I see you. I know how comfy cozy staying in your normal, safe routine is… but the longing for something more is always there. And to actually get to the
The overwhelming feeling of wanting to be anywhere else but where I am… I hate this feeling so much and it tends to show up like clockwork every two weeks. But now, it no longer takes me down. I work through it. I take action. I do the things that will comfort me. Healthy
cPTSD is a brain injury. From my understanding of neuroplasticity, I can recover bits and pieces one decision at a time. When I wake in the morning, do I go to the sauna or do I go straight into work… That one answer sets the tone for my entire day. I know that. And because I