Music as a Trigger
In my past few posts, I have been discussing triggers that those navigating trauma may experience around the holidays. My previous post was about how pictures can act as a…
Pictures as Triggers
Lately I have talked about how the holiday season can present with a lot of triggers for those experiencing grief, PTSD, etc. One of those things that can be triggering…
Thanksgiving Traditions
Around the holidays, when you have gone through significant change, experienced great loss, or suffered trauma it can be challenging. These times may not be as happy as you remember…
Progress, Not Perfection
It is critical to remember on your recovery journey and really in life in general, that it is all about progress. There is no such thing as perfection, even though…
It Wasn’t About the Sausage Biscuit
This month is awareness month for CRPS/RSD which is one of the chronic illnesses that I have been diagnosed with. Therefore I have to highlight a chronic illness moment that…
But He Never Hit Me
This post is going to be a little different than the posts that I typically make. I want to share a poem with you all that I wrote for domestic…
It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com "It's a Marathon, not a sprint" is one of my all time favorite running quotes and I love to apply it to things in…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Did you know that October is domestic violence awareness month? This month was first set forth in 1989. It is dedicated to acknowledging its survivors and being a voice for…
The Loss of My Dog
When getting out of an abusive relationship or going through divorce in general, there is a lot of loss. Even if doing these things is for the better, you are…
When Mediation Fails You
In one of my last posts: https://strengthinmystory.com/preparing-for-mediation/ I discussed the mediation process and ways to prepare. As we are coming up on the one-year of my experience with mediation, there…