Online EMDR vs In-Person EMDR: Does It Actually Matter?
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If you’re dealing with complex trauma or narcissistic abuse, EMDR therapy is one of the…
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Why Some People Calm Your Nervous System Instantly
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There are some people in whose company something shifts. Not in an obvious, dramatic way.…
Am I Healing, or Am I Just Avoiding Life? — The Question That Haunts Trauma Recovery
March 20, 2026
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At some point in serious trauma recovery, almost everyone arrives at a version of the…
Simple Tool That Can Calm Your Nervous System in Under 10 Minutes (Even While Doing Chores)
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I was washing dishes, tired from the day, headphones in. I put on a track…
Silence vs Non-Engagement: The Crucial Difference When Dealing With Teasing and Bullies
March 11, 2026
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Most people who grew up in controlling or abusive households learned two responses to teasing,…
Why Success Can Feel More Terrifying Than Failure
March 5, 2026
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Most people assume that fear of failure is the thing that holds people back. But…
When Support Comes With a Threat Attached: Why Some People Fear Being Helped
March 3, 2026
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There’s a scene in The Simpsons where Bart develops an interest in electric guitar. His…
Why Some People Can Never Relax at Work (No Matter How Hard They Try)
March 1, 2026
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There’s a specific kind of exhaustion that has nothing to do with how much work…
10 Red Flags of a Narcissistic Dynamic: Trusting Your Body’s Early Warnings
November 2, 2025
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Before we dive in, you might want to check out my previous article on fawning…
Floating vs. Sauna for CPTSD Recovery: A Personal Journey
April 5, 2025
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I’ve always been curious about how to soothe a nervous system that feels perpetually on…