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.
Entering 2025 with no plan
I am the woman who enters each new year with a clear plan and defined goals. It has always been important for me to set intentions and identify what I want to achieve. However, for the first time, I’m starting this year without a specific plan.
A Moment of Reflection
I have countless reasons to be thankful; Circumstances change and people reveal their true selves. Often, it's the people you least anticipate who leave the most significant impression.
The Constant Reminder
Each day, I am reminded of your impact on my life. I am grateful to you for forever transforming me; you were the one who broke me down enough for me to rediscover myself.
Hitting Rock Bottom
My journey towards healing. Sometimes life has to knock you down completely before you realize it's time to get back up differently.
Why I choose to Share my Story
Why I choose to share my story so openly with all of you. And let me start by saying this: it's not about the followers, not about the likes, not about building some kind of social media empire. That's never been what drives me.
My Journey as a People Pleaser
Being a people pleaser is like living in a constant state of exhaustion. It's an existence where your own needs and desires are overshadowed by the wants and expectations of others.
I Remember the Moments Well
I remember the moments well, cloaked in an ever-present fog of self-doubt that suffocated my spirit. I was trapped in a cycle of manipulation, never fully grasping the reality of my situation.
My Healing Journey so far
My healing journey. It's been quite a ride, and one of the hardest things i done here is what i noticed the things that nobody really talks about.
Finding Myself Lately
I feel as though I have been on a journey to discover myself, identifying what I need in life and what holds significance for me. For the first time in my healing journey, I sense that life has settled down.
A Journey of Transformation
A Journey of Transformation, through the last few years and what each was about.
Thriving, Not Just Surviving
Movement is essential for me; without regular activity, my body tends to rebel. As colder weather sets in, many of my symptoms escalate, making it particularly challenging to motivate myself, especially in the mornings
Four years after escaping Domestic Violence
This date in May is forever etched in my memory; it’s the day I realized the impact that drugs can have on a person. It’s the day when I never imagined a man would ever lay a hand on me, marking the moment I recognized I was in a situation of domestic violence. This day also initiated my healing journey.
Have i had made the Right Decision
When you believe you've made the right decision, only to find it turning into a story you'll share to help someone else. Relocating to a new area, knowing only a few people, all in hopes of providing better opportunities for your children—a vision you painted that was shattered within weeks
Happiness should come From within You
One important lesson I’ve learned is the necessity of loving yourself and appreciating your own space, regardless of what that may look like. Happiness should come from within; you shouldn’t rely on someone else to provide it.
My Personal Journey with Abandoment
I was the child who was never meant to be, the one who felt overlooked and unheard. I was surrounded by supposed role models, yet often left out of various activities. I found solace in the company of other people's parents and i was that child where i wanted someone to love me
The Place that Carries a Shadowy Chapter
The place that carries a shadowy chapter of your past, a place that envelops you in haunting memories upon your return. It’s where you recount the tale of a man who dismantled a woman piece by piece.
I'm in Therapy
I won't hide the fact that I'm in therapy, nor will I lie about its significance in my healing journey. It has played a crucial role in helping me navigate the complexities of my trauma,
This Women
This woman was searching for a way to rebuild her life from the ground up. She was determined to transform her pain into power looking for healing and empowerment with every step she took
Thriving, not Surviving
is my guiding principle. This past holiday has showed that maintaining a positive mindset, showing perseverance, and refusing to let my health challenges define me have granted me precious moments like these
Things I Stopped Doing So I Could Heal
Healing requires intentional choices and sometimes involves letting go of habits or patterns that hinder progress. These are my things I consciously stopped doing to foster my healing journey