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.
Good Morning Beautiful People
We exist in a world where terms like gaslighting, silent treatment, making threats, and narcissistic behavior are often misused. Many people toss around these words without fully understanding their meanings or hastily label others
Thriving Not Surviving
I have a passion for journaling, even though mine tends to be quite public for various reasons. Reflecting back to where it all began, I started blogging in 2001. In 2018, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, and now, in 2024, I’m thriving rather than just surviving.
Healing from Generational Trauma
Healing from generational trauma is a deeply intricate and ongoing journey that necessitates diligent attention and continual nurturing, can be achieved through a combination of mindfulness support.
Healing has Played a Crucial Role in my Journey
Healing has played a crucial role in my journey and has become a fundamental aspect of my life coaching practice. For many years, trauma and dysfunction have been part of my life.
Breaking the Cycle
The world we live in today is like a web with the experiences, emotions, and histories of countless people. Unfortunately, much of that web is interlaced with threads of unhealed pain and trauma. The reality is that many people carry the weight of these unhealed wounds, and they often unknowingly pass them down to generations.
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involves recognizing your feelings and understanding where they coming from . It's about acknowledging your emotions without judgment and allowing yourself the space to process them.
Healing from Emotional Pain
Emotional Healing involves recognizing your feelings and understanding where they coming from . It's about acknowledging your emotions without judgment and allowing yourself the space to process them.
Connection I have with Water
Where there is water, where there is a beach it is my favorite place that brings me clarity and tranquility, where I can immerse myself in the present moment
Identifying Generational Trauma
Recognizing generational trauma can be a complex and intricate process due to its profound roots within family history, where it often passed through narratives, actions, and core beliefs that span across generations.
How Does Generational Trauma Manifest?
Healing has played a crucial role in my journey and has become a fundamental aspect of my life coaching practice. For many years, trauma and dysfunction have been part of my life.
What is Generational Trauma
Generational trauma refers to the profound psychological scars that are passed down through family lines, carrying the emotional burdens of previous generations within the hearts and minds of their descendants.
Why I Started Blogging
I understand what it feels like to navigate life in solitude; I know the weight of struggle, the pain of abuse, and the burden of chronic illness. I've faced multiple medical conditions, stared death in the eye, and contemplated giving up. I've experienced the loss of everything and the challenge of starting new, all while advocating for my health.
Lets Talk Generational Curses
Last week, we delved into the topic of dysfunctional families and the harsh realities of growing up in such environments. This subject has profoundly influenced my own life. Even after many years on my healing journey, I continue to attend therapy and manage my chronic health issues.
Ways to Heal and Move Forward After Growing Up in Dysfunction
Healing from a dysfunctional upbringing is a journey that requires time, patience, and dedication. It involves acknowledging past experiences, understanding their impact, and taking proactive steps towards personal growth and well-being.
The Importance of Acknowledging the Impact of Your Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma can profoundly shape the way we perceive the world, interact with others, and understand ourselves. Acknowledging the impact of these early experiences is a crucial step in healing and personal growth.
International Womens Day
Sending love to all the wonderful women around the globe on this International Women's Day! It's essential that we uplift and empower each other rather than bring one another down. Let's focus on support instead of competition, as each of us has unique contributions to make and personal stories to share. Together, let's celebrate the significance of this day and the reasons behind it
The Impact of Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Home on Mental Health
Growing up in a dysfunctional home can have profound effects on an individual's mental health. The environment we are raised in plays a critical role in shaping our emotional and psychological well-being.
Signs of Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Home
Growing up in a dysfunctional home can leave lasting impressions on an individual's life. Recognizing these signs can be the first step toward healing and personal growth.
Understanding the Impact of Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Home
Growing up in a dysfunctional home can have profound and lasting effects on an individual's life. The environment in which we are raised plays a crucial role in shaping our beliefs, behaviors, and emotional well-being
The Year it all Changed
Since 2021, I have been a passionate advocate for my health, seeking justice and working towards my own healing. Before that year, I had been managing various medical conditions quite effectively. Hospital visits were a not common occurrence, yet I balanced a full-time job, studies, and the demands of being a busy mom. I was able to drive and enjoyed a social life.