There’s a phrase I used to whisper to myself on hard days. Days when the world felt too loud, and my heart felt too cracked to carry on.“I’m broken.”But I never finished the sentence.I stopped short, as if brokennes…
This is for every adult still peeling back the layers to understand what really happened behind the family photos.Some of us still carry pieces of our childhood that we were never allowed to say out loud.Some of us were taught that good families d…
I wrote this after I watched 'My mom Jayne' by Mariska Hargitay. I posted it on Real Talk with Tina and Ann...so this is what I wrote. Being raw and real is what we do here. This is Ann from Real Talk with Tina and Ann. I just watched the Mariska Ha…
Understanding Cries for Help: The Line Between Attention-Seeking and ConnectionHave you ever witnessed behavior that seemed like attention-seeking but, upon closer inspection, was really a cry for connection? This common misunderstanding is someth…
Finding Peace in a Chaotic World: Prioritizing Mental HealthIn a world that constantly bombards us with distressing news, our mental health has never been more vital. With each headline flashing negativity and division, it’s easy to feel…
I've been spending a lot of time thinking about the word Stigma. When trauma happens theres an automatic stimga. A label. All of a sudden you are that person in the room that had something happen to them. You are no longer that person that you were,…
The Transformative Power of Embracing PainEmbracing Pain, Finding Growth is difficult but a must. Embracing your pain with honesty and vulnerability is essential for true healing and personal growth.In a culture that often encoura…
When Trust Shatters: How to Heal and Rebuild After Deep HurtWhat happens when someone you trust deeply causes you to lose faith in humanity? How do you move forward after betrayal or disappointment from someone you care about? On a recent episode …
