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Surviving the Flood
How to moderate media consumption to protect your mental health.
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Trauma Bonding the “Cherished 51st State”
What can we learn about trauma bonds from the noise in the White House to empower us toward healing and freedom?
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Defeating Despair
When despair is a weapon, you need tools to fight back.
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DARVO in the Oval
Reflections on abuse tactics in the home and on the international stage.
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The Dance of Resistance
Choosing joy in the gathering storm.
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Cultivating (self)Compassion
7 Steps to Grow Self-Love. This post originally appeared as a guest post on Dee Burrell’s substack. I share it here today as my Valentine’s gift to each of you. No matter your feelings on this holiday, I hope you know how truly worthy you are of love. Embracing this truth is foundational to resilience....
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Black Sheep Belonging
When belonging is under attack: examining the painful legacy of anti-DEI legislation, immigration raids, and gender politics in the new era.
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Mental Health in the New Political Era
A few important steps to protect your mental and emotional health.
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Abuse Tactics on the National Stage
How to spot gaslighting, manipulation, and trauma bond tactics to protect your mental well-being.
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