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Reframing Childhood Trauma: Unveiling Harmful Beliefs

The writer traces the link between traumatic childhood experiences and harmful adult behaviors, focusing on a specific incident of unjust punishment. The impact of this experience is examined, revealing the writer’s journey of self-healing and recognition of unhealthy coping mechanisms. Through mindfulness and self-compassion, they seek to overcome past trauma and embrace their true self.
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Confronting Betrayal: Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships
abuse, Addiction, anger, Anxiety, calm, Family, grief, Healthy Boundaries, Letting Go, Marriage & Divorce, Mental Health, mindfulness, regret, Relationship Styles And Behaviour, relationships, Release, Self Healing, Therapyabuse, anger, betrayal, boundaries, change, cleanse, conquering, control, detachment, divorce, evolution, healing, hurt, love addiction, pain, past, patterns, peace, reality, recovery, self image, self worth, strength, The Vow, withdrawal
The author reflects on a painful incident involving EH and his family, where a misunderstanding led to feelings of betrayal. EH wrongly attributes drama at the hospital to the author, not recognizing their supportive role during Grace’s illness. Despite the pain caused, the author finds strength in self-acceptance, realizing the importance of surrounding themselves with…
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Cathartic Furniture Bonfire: Taking Back Control After Breakup
Addiction, anger, calm, Exercise and Fitness, garden, grief, Healthy Boundaries, Letting Go, loneliness, Marriage & Divorce, Mental Health, mindfulness, Physical Health And Appearance, regret, Relationship Styles And Behaviour, relationships, Release, Self Healing, Therapyanger, cathartic, cleanse, control, detachment, fire, healing, loss, marriage, reclaiming, recovery, renewal, separation
The author describes their frustration about a pile of neglected junk left by an unreliable former partner. Despite promises to remove it, the clutter lingered for months, serving as a painful reminder of his selfishness. Finally motivated by anger, the author cleans the debris, recycles components, and burns the remaining items, finding catharsis in taking…