Affirmations and Neuroplasticity

Affirmations and Neuroplasticity

How gentle repetition can help support new patterns of thinking   Affirmations are positive statements that help guide the mind towards hope, trust, and possibility. When repeated regularly, they can gently influence the way we think, feel, and respond to the...
About Hope

About Hope

You Don’t Have to Feel Hope to Be Healing One of the quiet burdens many carry in this process is the fear that a lack of hope equals a lack of progress. You might find yourself asking: ‘I don’t feel hopeful. Does that mean I’m not healing?’ The answer is a...
Love Finds Its Way

Love Finds Its Way

Valentine’s Day and thoughts of love can bring up all sorts of emotions, especially for those navigating the challenges of withdrawal and PAWS/ABIND. When you’re facing uncertainty, discomfort, and feelings of disconnect, the idea of dating or finding love might feel...
Resting in the ‘I Don’t Know’

Resting in the ‘I Don’t Know’

Dear Healing Braveheart,  In our journey together, we often talk about the ‘Four Healing Essentials’ (Mindfulness, Acceptance, Self-Kindness, Action) and perhaps the one that asks the most of us is Acceptance. Usually, we think of acceptance as making...
About Defusing

About Defusing

Dear Bravehearts, As a new week begins, I want to offer a gentle reminder about something many of our Bravehearts forget when symptoms of healing are intense: not every thought that arises during this healing process deserves to be believed. Withdrawal/PAWS/ABIND can...