by Baylissa | Feb 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Baylissa | Feb 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Introduction The withdrawal community has grown immensely over the years, with more voices offering guidance, support, and healing strategies. While this has been a good development, it also comes with challenges. With so much information available—some helpful, some...
by Baylissa | Feb 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Breaking Free from Stigmatization and Gaslighting Over the years I have witnessed how, for many of you, dealing with stigmatization and gaslighting – medical and otherwise – is an ongoing battle, especially in countries where medical records are...
by Baylissa | Jan 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Journey Through Mislabelling and Stigmatization I first arrived in the United Kingdom in the mid-90s, long before many of you, my healing friends, were born. I had travelled from the beautiful little island of Mustique, part of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, via...
by Baylissa | Jan 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
I often witness the judgment and lack of understanding that you, my valiant friends, endure. Let me remind you – there is no shame in what has happened. Walking this healing journey requires immense inner strength, and this you do even on the days when fear...
by Baylissa | Dec 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Welcoming 2025 Part of healing involves the processing of losses and, eventually, letting them go. This isn’t an easy task—grief has its own rhythm and cannot be rushed. Yet, as we stand on the threshold of a new year, it’s an invitation to gently reflect on...
