bereavement

Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Pain

Apr 7, 2025

abuse, Addiction, Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Family, Friends, grief, Letting Go, loneliness, Marriage & Divorce, Mental Health, regret, Relationship Styles And Behaviour, relationships, Release, Self Healing, Struggling, Therapy

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The author reflects on a life filled with trauma, including an abusive childhood, homelessness, and personal losses. They grapple with feelings of self-blame and worthlessness, questioning whether they are truly “rotten to the core.” Despite the pain, they long to shed these beliefs but struggle to find a path forward, yearning for therapeutic support.
Honouring My Baby’s Memory: A Journey Through Grief

Mar 28, 2025

Family, grief, Letting Go, Mental Health, relationships, Release, Self Healing

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The author reflects on the loss of their youngest child, Poppy, on what would have been her 26th birthday and the anniversary of her death. Though the pain of loss lingers, they acknowledge personal growth and compassion gained from the experience. They cherish memories, honoring Poppy’s life through meaningful gestures, while also caring for the…