Forgiving Yourself for What Still Hurts
Winter has a way of holding everything still while the unseen keeps moving. Grass goes dormant. Animals slow their heartbeat to the bare minimum just to survive.And for many of
Winter has a way of holding everything still while the unseen keeps moving. Grass goes dormant. Animals slow their heartbeat to the bare minimum just to survive.And for many of
Sometimes this isn’t the “most wonderful time of the year.”Sometimes you hear one more jingle, one more saccharine commercial, one more reminder that you’re “supposed” to feel grateful — and
A while back, a fellow coach emailed me after listening to a few of my podcast episodes: “Denise, you’re very intellectual about emotional pain. You’re not connected to your feelings
You wouldn’t call it abuse.At least, not out loud.Not back then. Maybe not even now. But you know something shifted. You’ve been walking around with a tightness in your chest
You might feel scared even thinking about it.The idea of saying it out loud—what happened, or what might have happened—feels like touching fire. And maybe you believe no one, especially
“My childhood was fine.We had a pool. Vacations. I got good grades.But I always felt… off.Disconnected. Like I was watching life instead of living it.” You’ve probably heard someone describe
If you’ve ever landed on a trauma-informed coaching page, stared at the “Apply Now” button, and felt your stomach tighten—you’re not alone. This post isn’t for the curious, the casual,
You look unshakeable.You hold the line when everyone else folds.You fix what no one else can fix.You pick up what no one else wants to carry — and you finish.
You did the Mel Robbins. The Marie Kondo. The Tony Robbins. Insert any big name, bright stage, or soft-lit podcast that promised you the keys to your freedom. You journaled
You’re the go-to person.The one everyone counts on to stay calm, handle pressure, and never miss a deadline. You’ve mastered the art of answering emails while disassociating—and no one suspects
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