From Surviving Trauma To Thriving In Life

A year ago, I grew tired of carrying trauma from my childhood, so I started EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy.

Sep 11 • 

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August 2025

Why I Took a Short Break From Substack

And what lies ahead for The Possible Path

Aug 29 • 

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July 2025

Coping With Trauma Recovery Fatigue

For the past three weeks, I have been dealing with intergenerational trauma in EMDR (eye movement and desensitization) therapy.

Jul 24 • 

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Overcoming Emotional Eating

If shoving junk food in my mouth to cope with strong emotions were an Olympic sport, I would have many gold medals.

Jul 17 • 

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Summer Heat Affects Our Mental Health

It is hot and dry now where I live in California’s San Joaquin Valley, as it always is in the summer.

Jul 3 • 

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June 2025

Changing My Relationship With Food

Overcoming emotional eating

Jun 19 • 

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The Causes of Depression

Depression series

Jun 11 • 

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Don’t Let Shame Keep You From Seeking Help

Depression Series

Jun 6 • 

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May 2025

How to Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Depression

Mental Health

May 8 • 

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My Week In Recovery

The Buried Pain of Childhood Trauma

May 4 • 

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April 2025

Journaling For Trauma Recovery

Trauma recovery

Apr 30 • 

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This Week In Recovery

Trauma recovery

Apr 27 • 

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