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.
Lets talk Domestic Violence
This topic might be a bit unsettling for some, but it represents a significant portion of my life that has caused immense trauma. My body had already endured so much, and it felt as though it was a ticking time bomb ready to explode.
Fill Your Tuesday with Gratitude
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. However, taking the time to practice gratitude can have a profound impact on our overall well-being.
Learn to sit and feel your emotions
Many individuals have forgotten the importance of truly feeling. They often overlook the need to sit with their emotions.
My journey through trauma and healing
It's not an easy story to tell, but I believe it's important to break the silence around these difficult experiences.
Fill Your Monday with Gratitude
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. However, taking the time to practice gratitude can have a profound impact on our overall well-being.
Things To Stop Doing To Start Healing
Things to Stop Doing to find healing, holding onto grudges.
Things To Stop Doing To Start Healing
Things to Stop Doing to find healing, blaming yourself for the past.
Addictions as a Tree
I came across a concept recently that compares addiction to a tree, and it resonated with me in many ways. When you visualize a tree, it starts with soil, which nurtures the roots, allowing the branches to grow
Simple things to add to your life
Life doesn’t have to be complicated; sometimes, it’s the little things that make a difference.
Things To Stop Doing To Start Healing
Things to Stop Doing to find healing, ignoring your emotions.
My mental health feels like a maze
Some days, my mental health feels like a maze I can't navigate. The walls keep shifting, and just when I think I've found my way, another dead end appears.
Simple things to add to your life
Life doesn’t have to be complicated; sometimes, it’s the little things that make a difference.
Nature's my therapy
I woke up this morning and Jack Frost definitely paid us a visit - it's one of those crisp, chilly starts that makes you want to stay wrapped up in your cozy blanket just a little bit longer.
Thriving not Surviving ♥️
You know, when people hear the word "therapy," they often picture lying on a couch, talking to someone in a quiet office. But I've learned that healing isn't a one-size-fits-all journey.
The Common Thoughts
a state of increased alertness and sensitivity to potential threats, often resulting from past trauma or chronic stress. This heightened state of awareness can lead to a range of thoughts and emotions that may impact daily life.
The Kinda Love You Learnt
The relationship you desperately wanted to prove that you could be loved differently than what your childhood taught you. But you found yourself drawn to people who spoke the same language of hurt that you grew up with.
Slowly disappearing
Have you ever felt like you're slowly disappearing, piece by piece, only to find yourself again in the most unexpected moments?
Standing on the Cliff
You know that feeling when you're standing at the edge of a cliff, heart pounding, wind whispering through your hair? That's exactly where I am right now
Understanding Hypervigilance
Hypervigilance - it didn't just appear out of nowhere. It's often your mind's way of protecting you, usually developing after experiencing trauma
The Book of Life
I heard something really stuck yesterday that made me stop and think. It was about how each of us is essentially writing our own book