How Experiencing Domestic Violence Taught Me to Love Myself

Since 2017, I’ve found myself engulfed in multiple abusive relationships. I left one relationship in which I’d been experiencing physical and emotional abuse for months, only to enter another relationship that turned abusive during the end. Experiencing domestic violence took a toll on my overall well-being. Physically, my bruises healed, but mentally I was still […]

7 Ways to Practice Self-Love Every Day

Loving yourself is probably one of the most important things you will do during your time here on earth. The way you love yourself shows up in every area of your life. If you’re lacking self-love, it’ll show in your words, actions, and the people you surround yourself with. When self-love is present, it’ll radiate […]

Soothing Sundays – Doing the Work to Heal

I’ve been on my healing journey since my late teens. After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I needed to find positive ways to manage it. However, I didn’t truly get serious about healing until 2020. I went through a breakup that left me scarred and I knew it was time for me to make a […]

The Art of Dating Yourself

Every time I think I’m ready to start dating again, a gentle reminder pops up, pressing me to continue focusing on myself. Dating yourself means you’re focusing your energy on yourself instead of a significant other. It’s about taking yourself out, treating yourself, and building yourself up. It involves constantly loving on yourself and is […]

How to Heal a Broken Heart

Last year I went through a painful breakup that I was certain would destroy me. I spent years with this person and an in instant, it was all gone. I was left with what felt like nothing but a broken heart and memories. I couldn’t sleep without seeing my significant other’s face. I couldn’t go […]