Broken, Bare, and Rising: The No-BS Blog
This blog isn’t about sugarcoating life. There’s no “everything happens for a reason” here, no fluffy affirmations, no pretending I’ve got it all figured out. This is my no BS space to lay it all out my mess, my chaos, my survival. The days when my body won’t cooperate, my mind won’t stop racing, and the world feels like it’s moving forward without me.
This is where I get real about chronic illness, mental health struggles, trauma, and the uphill battle of just existing. It’s messy, it’s raw, and it’s honest the kind of honesty most people avoid.
Here, inspiration meets reality. Education meets raw truth. Awareness meets healing. And yeah… it’s basically my virtual diary, documenting the unfiltered truth of navigating a life that doesn’t come with an instruction manual.
You’ll read about the hard stuff the heartbreak, the isolation, the setbacks no one warns you about but also the wins, the small wins, and the unexpected moments of clarity that remind you: you can survive this, and you can rise from it stronger than you thought possible.
Topics include:
Domestic Violence and Healing – the ugly, the painful, the survival
Health and Wellness – what actually works when your body fights you
Living With Chronic Illness and Pain – the days that feel impossible and the victories that keep you going
Reflections – raw thoughts, uncomfortable truths, and insights from the trenches
Blog Series on Various Topics – deep dives into specific struggles, challenges, and growth areas so you can really learn, relate, and reflect
This space is for anyone who’s tired of pretending. For anyone who’s felt unseen, stuck, or defeated. Your pain doesn’t define you, your courage to rise does. Step in. Read, reflect, and claim your power.
How to Process Trauma
Remember, processing trauma is a deeply personal journey, and there is no right or wrong way to approach it. Allow yourself the grace to explore different methods and find what resonates best with you. Be patient with yourself and acknowledge that healing takes time, effort, and a great deal of self-compassion.
Understanding Abandonment
Abandonment is a complex emotional experience that arises when an individual feels rejected, discarded, or left behind by someone significant in their life
This isn't kindness; it's People-Pleasing.
This isn't kindness; it's people-pleasing. It involves continuously forgiving those who are unwilling to change, Its a pattern that often leads to self-sacrifice and emotional exhaustion.
Are You a People Pleaser?
People pleasing andrRecognizing these tendencies can be a crucial first step towards understanding and addressing your people-pleasing behavior. It's important to acknowledge that wanting to help and support others is inherently kind and generous.
How to Release Trauma Energy
Releasing trauma energy is a personal journey, and it's important to find what works best for you. Each of these activities can help you reconnect with your body, process emotions, and create a sense of peace.
Healing and the Triggers
No matter how much healing i done, triggers can still linger, waiting to resurface. This week has been a barrage of triggers, pulling me back to a dark chapter of my life.
Emotions as Energy
Emotions are not just feelings; they are powerful forms of energy that influence our mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Recognizing emotions as energy offers a new perspective on how we can manage and harness them for our benefit.
Factors That Disrupt a Regulated Nervous System
Things that impact the nervous system's ability to maintain balance and function optimally. When the nervous system is dysregulated, it can lead to a range of physical and emotional symptoms, affecting overall well-being.
The Locations Where We Hold Unprocessed Emotions
Recognizing where emotions manifest in the body allows us to approach healing holistically, taking into account both the mind and the body.
Allow Those Triggers to Reclaim Your Power
In our journey towards healing and self-discovery, we encounter various triggers that can evoke strong emotional responses. While these moments can be challenging, they also serve as powerful opportunities for growth and healing
The Long-Term Effects of Living in Survival Mode
Living in survival mode, a state of heightened alertness and stress, is a natural response to immediate threats.
How to Transition from Coming Out of Survival Mode
Transitioning from survival mode to living fully is a transformative journey that requires patience, self-compassion, and intentional effort
Understanding Survival Mode
Survival mode is a state of being that many individuals experience when faced with prolonged stress, trauma, or overwhelming circumstances. It is the body's natural response to danger, designed to protect us by prioritizing immediate survival over long-term well-being.
What does survival mode look like?
Survival mode can manifest in various ways, often reflecting a state of heightened vigilance and stress. It might look like a persistent sense of anxiety, where your body feels constantly on edge, ready to react to perceived threats
What i Wish i Knew Earlier about Healing
The remarkable ability of your body to heal itself is fascinating. From mending wounds to fighting off infections, your body functions as a sophisticated system that regulates and orchestrates these healing responses seamlessly.
Estrangement is Not What's Killing Families
Estrangement, which involves creating distance from family members, was a choice I made for least eight years. This decision turned out to be one of the best I could have made, as it gave me the opportunity to reflect on my life and focus on protecting my own children
Trauma Therapy is a big Part of my Recovery
Trauma therapy is a big part of my recovery and one im not afrid to admit its essential to help rewire te brain thats on a defult setting, been 44 years old i have carried my truama since i was wee little girl and my bag became so heavy and my wounds keep bleeding causing alot of my areas in life
Body Image Shaming
I find it really frustrating to see what's going on out there, especially as someone who is larger myself. The images and messages circulating on social media about gastric sleeves and the obsession with appearance are quite troubling.
When you Envision an Animal that is Frightened:
This is a valuable perspective on how trauma manifests, often appearing as anxiety, the fight-or-flight response, and a state of survival mode.Understanding trauma through this lens helps us empathize with those who experience it.