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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.

My Pet Peeve, inconsistency
Becca Jamieson Becca Jamieson

My Pet Peeve, inconsistency

The term "inconsistency" has revealed many insights to me through my healing journey. Living with a chronic illness has taught me that time, energy, and effort are crucial, whether it's in navigating dating, friendships, or life itself.

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Trauma Responses
Becca Jamieson Becca Jamieson

Trauma Responses

Grasping trauma responses such as freeze, flight, fight, and fawn can lead to a deeper understanding you can find more on this on the membeship

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Learning about Reiki
My Personal Journey Becca Jamieson My Personal Journey Becca Jamieson

Learning about Reiki

I chose to incorporate Reiki into my healing journey because massage can sometimes be challenging; my body doesn’t always respond well to certain types of touch. Reiki, with its gentle, non-invasive approach, offers a soothing alternative that aligns beautifully with my needs

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Understanding Survival Mode
Healing and Trauma Becca Jamieson Healing and Trauma Becca Jamieson

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.

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March Reflection
Reflections Becca Jamieson Reflections Becca Jamieson

March Reflection

March Reflection: A Look Back at the Highs and Lows of My Extraordinary Life
This month, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the ups and downs of my journey, navigating my medical condition, managing my business, and the adventures I've experienced along the way.

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Sunday Reflection
Reflections Becca Jamieson Reflections Becca Jamieson

Sunday Reflection

As the sun rises on this Sunday, it's a time for reflection. The past week, with its triumphs and challenges, highlights our journey. Each struggle fuels our power.

Embrace your lessons this week, for they shape who we are.

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