Many survivors of early trauma carry an unspoken question deep within: Can I ever heal enough to create healthy, lasting love? It’s a question that echoes in the quiet moments of self-doubt and in the repeating patterns of painful relationships.
Trust is like oxygen because we don’t think about it until it’s missing. For survivors of childhood sexual abuse, trust was often the first thing broken, stolen by those who should have offered safety and love. That wound shapes how we see ourselves and the world. With compassion, courage, and support, trust can be rebuilt and lead to healthy relatedness.
When most people think of boundaries, they imagine rules, restrictions, or pushing people away. But healthy boundaries aren’t about closing doors — they’re about opening the right ones.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re either giving too much in relationships or guarding yourself so tightly that no one can get close, you already know how exhausting it can be.
Instead of talking about people who abuse, we often avoid the conversation unless it’s to punish or exile them. I’ve felt the weight of that pain. For years, I wanted nothing more than forget what happened to me. Through my own healing and decades of working with survivors, I’ve come to realize something that isn’t easy to say, but desperately needs to be heard.
Living through childhood sexual abuse can feel like the trauma defines your life. There’s something more than survival, another side of healing, a powerful, grounded, deeply human process called post-traumatic growth.
Let’s explore what that means & how you can reclaim your future, by choosing how to live because of what happened.
Have you survived sibling sexual abuse or do you suspect something happened to someone you love? This post will help you recognize the hidden impact of sibling abuse, validate emotions, and inspire you to take steps forward.
If anything in this post resonates with you, take your time. Healing is not a race. Pause, reflect, or reach out for support as you go.
Sibling abuse is a difficult topic to discuss, but when the abuser is a sibling, it becomes even more complex and rarely spoken about. Sibling sexual abuse (SSA) is one of the most underreported and misunderstood forms of abuse, yet it occurs far more frequently than many realize. Listen to this episode to hear my friends personal story of freedom from the past.
Denial is a defense mechanism, a shield that our psyche holds up to protect us from painful truths. While it serves a purpose, offering a sense of safety in the midst of trauma, it also keeps us trapped, preventing our healing and access to our power.
Understanding this defense mechanism leads to clarity, strength, and authentic connection.
Motherhood is often described as one of the most rewarding journeys a woman can experience. However, for many women who are survivors of childhood trauma, becoming a mother can bring unexpected emotional challenges. Old wounds may resurface, self-doubt can creep in, and fears of repeating painful patterns from the past can feel overwhelming.
I loved meeting with Jeanne Byrd, an integrative Nutritionist, to discuss how food, movement, & mindset can help heal the wounds of early trauma & create a foundation for authentic, lasting love. Jeanne makes the connection between caring for your body and cultivating healthy, loving relationships. Her guidance is so supportive.
Have you ever found yourself in a relationship where you felt like you were giving everything, but your partner just wouldn’t fully show up? Maybe they avoided deeper connection, their communication was hot and cold, or their actions never quite matched their words. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone.
I’m reaching into a space that may feel especially tender—a space where early wounds shape the way we see ourselves and how we experience love. This conversation that runs deeper than romantic relationships alone; it’s about the relationship we carry with ourselves, the worthiness we feel, and the love we believe we deserve.