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Self-care is whatever you need to do to take care of yourself. Period. The end. You do not have to make excuses about needing time for yourself. Sometimes that involves taking a sabbatical from facebook or instagram. Sometimes it is just spending the day at home without distractions. Sometimes it is reaching out for professional […]
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It’s almost easier to explain what meditation is NOT rather than what it actually is. I used to think meditation was sitting criss-cross applesauce for 30 minutes in complete and utter silence, just breathing and possibly chanting words in another language. I’m happy to know that I was wrong in my assumption about […]
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So I sat down to write something awe-inspiring this week for #shamefreesaturday and I drew a blank. I started to write something and I was two thirds of the way through it and I thought to myself, “You have no idea what you are talking about.” Has that ever happened to you? You are […]
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I’m SHAMELESS! We’re standing here together for all the world to see! Have you ever heard that song by Garth Brooks? It is one of my favorite songs. The first two verses are as follows: “Well I’m shameless when it comes to loving you. I’d do anything you want me to. I’d do anything […]
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Below are some statistics from the CDC, Division of Violence Prevention. Why is it important to know these? Because the feelings of shame, and the fear of being judged if someone finds out, is so prevalent in sexual assault survivors. You are not alone! These feelings can stop someone from seeking the help they need to overcome […]
