by Sher | Dec 8, 2024 | Awareness, Blog, Featured, Healing, Self Care, Trauma Recovery, Trust, Unbound Living
The Pain of Unrequited Love Loving someone who cannot or will not love us back is an emotionally painful experience. For myself and many others, the pattern of unrequited feelings is all too familiar. I have come to realize it’s not just about a lack of...
by Sher | Oct 27, 2024 | Awareness, Blog, Featured, Healing, Self Care, Trauma Recovery, Unbound Living
“Can, Will, Yet.” “I CAN change my perceptions and beliefs and WILL trust the process of creating that difference, even if I’m not there YET.” Speaking for myself, limiting beliefs once set up unrealistic expectations—both of myself and...
by Sher | Oct 20, 2024 | Awareness, Blog, Featured, Healing, Self Care, Trauma Recovery, Unbound Living, Uncategorized
Letting go of the stories that held me tied to my past wasn’t easy. These stories—my interpretations of traumatic experiences—shaped how I moved through the world. Some were so deeply ingrained, they felt like my truth. Trusting myself to release them was difficult,...
by Sher | Oct 6, 2024 | Awareness, Blog, Emotional Regulation, Emotional Safety, Featured, Healing, Trauma Recovery, Unbound Living
That moment you realize you’ve made a mistake: cue panic. Your heart skips a beat, your throat dries, or nausea creeps in. These physical reactions might feel intense, but they are common for survivors, like myself, who experienced violent consequences for...
by Sher | Sep 16, 2024 | Awareness, Blog, Featured, Healing, Self Care, Trauma Recovery, Trust, Unbound Living
Recently, my Awareness was catapulted to new heights, prompting me to ask, “What’s next?” It led me to this reflection: “Growth begins with Awareness; change with Attunement.” At this moment, I am weighing my options, considering...
by Sher | Aug 9, 2024 | Awareness, Blog, Emotional Safety, Featured, Healing, Self Care, Trauma Recovery, Trust, Unbound Living
Setting and maintaining boundaries—especially saying NO—can be a profound and courageous act of self-respect, particularly for those whose boundaries were shattered during childhood. For adult survivors of child sexual abuse, the decision to refrain from relationships...