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.
To Move Forward
To move forward, you must come to terms with and accept the following truths
Creating a Safe Space for Others
As a life coach and Reiki practitioner, I focus on holding space for others, providing a nurturing environment where people can feel secure and supported.This involves listening with empathy, offering guidance without judgment, and creating a sanctuary where people can explore their thoughts and emotions freely.
How to Start Loving Yourself
Embarking on the journey of self-love is an empowering and transformative process. It involves nurturing a compassionate relationship with yourself
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
Healing and Self-Compassion
They invite us to embrace our journeys with kindness and patience, recognizing that progress is not always linear. Self-compassion involves treating ourselves with the same warmth and understanding we would offer a dear friend, especially when facing challenges or setbacks
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.
Empowering Women Together
The Blooming Babes Collective is more than just a women's group; it is a partnership between two women dedicated to uniting women and fostering healing.
Embracing Change: Transitioning from Summer to Autumn in Life
Have you ever stopped to notice how the changing seasons mirror the transitions we go through in life? As another season of my life changes
Finding Time to Ground
In our hectic modern lives, it can be easy to feel disconnected from the earth and our own bodies. Grounding practices can help us reestablish a sense of rootedness and stability, allowing us to feel more centered and presentIn our hectic modern lives, it can be easy to feel disconnected from the earth and our own bodies. Grounding practices can help us reestablish a sense of rootedness and stability, allowing us to feel more centered and present
Self Acceptance
We have explored self-love and self-compassion, and now we are diving into self-acceptance, which is another crucial aspect of the healing process.Self-acceptance is about embracing all facets of who you are—your strengths, weaknesses, successes, and failures—without judgment
Letting go of Painful Patterns
Letting go of painful patterns is neither easy nor a process that can be completed in a day or even a month; it may take years.However, each small step forward is significant and worthy of celebration.
The Healing Power of Self-Compassion
In a world where we are constantly bombarded with messages of self-improvement and productivity, the concept of self-compassion often gets overlooked.
Reasons to Heal and Grow
Allow yourself to feel the full motion of emotions, from jhappiness to sad, as each one holds valuable insights and lessons. Healing and growth come from accepting these emotions as part of your journey, rather than suppressing or ignoring them.
Self-love involves Embracing Who I am
It means accepting myself fully, with all my strengths and imperfections, and nurturing a sense of inner peace. By honoring my journey and recognizing my unique value, I build a foundation of resilience and self-assurance
Falling Apart Coming Together
When things feel like they're falling apart, it’s important to remember that sometimes, they may actually be coming together in unexpected ways.
Building self-compassion
Building self-compassion is a powerful practice that can significantly impact our well-being and mental health.
I am more than just a Physical Body.
I am a tapestry of experiences, emotions, and dreams that shape who I am. My essence is woven from the thoughts I cultivate, the love I share, and the resilience I build through life's journey.
Wise Advice to those Who are Healing
One thing that has always stuck with me on my own healing journey is this
I did not ask to be abused, nor did I invite trauma into my life. I never sought out the horrible actions of those who harmed me, and I certainly didn't wish for the multiple medical conditions I now face
What is Self love
Self-love is the practice of valuing and caring for yourself, recognizing your worth, and treating yourself with kindness and compassion. It involves accepting yourself fully, embracing your strengths and weaknesses without judgment, and nurturing your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.