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Reclaiming Safety & Power After Sexual Abuse: Forgiving Myself, Not My Abusers
There’s a question that so many survivors get asked: “Will you forgive them?” For me, the answer is simple — and not simple at all. No. I...

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6 days ago3 min read


Owning Your Story: Breaking the Chains That Hold You Back
What happens when the people who should have protected you, silenced you instead? When the secrets you carry become chains that keep you...

High Value Woman
Jul 13 min read


The Truth They Wanted Me to Bury: Reclaiming My Power After Sexual Abuse
I wasn’t supposed to tell these stories. Not because they aren’t true. But because they make people uncomfortable. They ruin reputations....

High Value Woman
Jun 243 min read


You Can’t Outperform Your Nervous System: Why Trauma-Informed Yoga Might Be the Healing Tool You’re Missing
You’ve tried talk therapy. You’ve read the books. You’ve done the mindset work. And still—your body keeps reacting like the threat never...

High Value Woman
Jun 183 min read


Choosing Rest Over Hustle: A Wake-Up Call for High-Performing Women
I used to believe I had to push through everything. Push through heartbreak. Push through discomfort. Push through my own body’s signals....

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Jun 102 min read


Why Butterflies Are Sometimes Warnings, Not Love
Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach and called it love—only to discover later that it was actually anxiety? If so, you're not...

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Jun 22 min read


How Trauma Lives in the Body & the Path Back to Yourself
We’re kicking off an intimate and transformational 4-part blog and podcast series called The Body Remembers: Somatics & Trauma Recovery ....

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May 273 min read


Creating the Higher Self After Abuse
“You’re not broken—you’re becoming.” This was the heartbeat of my recent conversation with transformation mentor and speaker Stephany...

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May 192 min read


Why We Stay: Understanding Trauma Bonds and the Nervous System
Domestic abuse isn't always visible. It doesn’t always leave bruises or scars. For many survivors, the abuse is emotional, psychological,...

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May 133 min read


From Pain to Power: A Journey to Healing and Wholeness
In a moving episode of Breaking the Silence: Healing from Domestic Abuse , host Darla Ridilla sat down with the remarkable Tivona Elliott...

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May 63 min read


Breaking the Silence: Understanding Domestic Violence Beyond Physical Abuse
When most people hear the words "domestic violence," they imagine bruises, broken bones, and black eyes. But what about the bruises you...

High Value Woman
Apr 283 min read


Talk About It Later: Healing Relationship Communication After Trauma
When we think about communication in relationships, especially after experiencing narcissistic abuse or trauma, it can often feel like a...

High Value Woman
Apr 213 min read


Speaking Up Without Guilt & Navigating Triggers
If you’ve been following along, you know we’re in the middle of a powerful 4-part series on Reclaiming Your Voice After Narcissistic...

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Apr 143 min read


Reclaiming Your Voice After Narcissistic Abuse – Part 2: From Trauma to Sovereignty with Tina Djuretic
In this second part of my four-part series on Reclaiming Your Voice After Narcissistic Abuse , I had the incredible honor of speaking...

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Apr 73 min read


Reclaiming My Voice: How I Found Myself Again After Narcissistic Abuse
Part 1 of the Four-Part Series: Reclaiming Your Voice After Narcissistic Abuse This post marks the beginning of a new and deeply personal...

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Mar 313 min read


A Tribute to Goliath: Love, Loss, and the Journey Home
On March 9th, I moved from Arizona to Durango, Colorado, with my beloved dog, Goliath. I had an intuitive feeling—one I couldn’t...

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Mar 244 min read


Breaking Free from Toxic Family Dynamics: A Journey of Healing and Empowerment
I had the privilege of sitting down with Becky Nieves, a No BS Cycle Breaker Coach, to dive into a topic that's deeply personal for both...

High Value Woman
Mar 177 min read


Healing the Mother Wound: A Journey of Forgiveness and Self-Love
Mother-daughter relationships are some of the most complex and emotionally charged connections we experience. They shape us in ways we...

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Mar 114 min read


Rising from the Shadows: My Journey from Trauma to Transformation
I’m so excited to share that I will be speaking at the Fearless and Flourishing Women’s Empowerment Event in honor of International...

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Mar 34 min read


Rewire Your Mind: How to Break Free from Limiting Beliefs and Step into Abundance
Our minds are the most powerful tools we have for shaping our reality. The thoughts we think, the beliefs we hold, and the subconscious...

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Feb 243 min read
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