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Abuse rarely begins with violence.It begins with attention. With trust. With subtle shifts that feel confusing rather than alarming.It begins with grooming.

For many survivors of abuse, the word mindfulness can feel confusing—or even threatening. You may have heard phrases like “just breathe,” “stay present,” or “let it go,” offered casually by people who don’t understand what it’s like to live with a nervous system shaped by trauma. If abuse taught you anything, it was how to survive by being hyperaware, disconnected, frozen, or constantly on guard. Being “present” may not feel safe at all.

How a 5-Minute Walk Reframed a Lifetime of “I Can’t”

I have to admit, there are days, I wish I didn't hear or see the news. There was a story about a little four year old girl being run over and killed by a bus driver, and nothing was done about it.

Every door in Maya's apartment had a sound. The bathroom door: a soft click and whisper. The bedroom: a decisive snap. The front door: a heavy thunk that shook the frame.

A Simple Practice to Break Through Emotional Roadblocks**

I want people to know that sometimes it the little things that can inspire us to change. This story could be about anyone suffering from depression or PTSD, or lack motivation.

You ever hear a song and it gets stuck in your head? They say, it's called an "earworm"...sounds pretty disgusting, but who am I to judge. Anyway, I have been listening to this song for the past month, and hear it on the radio quite a bit, and wanted 2 things for you to enjoy it and hope to get to know you better. 

David, 52, heard domestic violence through apartment walls for months

This book goes in great detail about how the world views abuse,. It's not a quick fix, but explains setbacks and how we can intervene, with less risk and harm, but also covers recovery from abuse.

Power and control are two of the most potent forces shaping human relationships, institutions, and inner lives. They can be tools for transformation or weapons of manipulation — and often, they’re both.