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Letters to you
I released my very first self published book on April 20, 2023 titled, Letters To You. It a compilation of several journal entries, creative writing prompts, letters, and the very first Custom How to Love Me Journal. I wanted to create this book because I believe that it is very important for survivors to feel…
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Dear 2022, what the hell was that?!
My 2022 started off with such high hopes, and soooooo many wishes for an incredible year. And it started off much better than I could anticipate. Being chronically Ill, you never know what to expect, but the unexpected is always just lurking right around the corner. And that is what happened to me. I started…
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Views from a hospital bed 🏥
Views from my hospital room consist of my very sexy fian-bae who has been nothing short of amazing. But that been the only part of this that has been a relief and pleasant. This medical system that America operates under is broken in so many ways. It took 5 ER trips during the month of…
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Ever since I was under age..
I was under the influence of pain. -Jhene Aiko, Nobody I have never heard realer words that reflect the life that I have lived and continue to live. Since the age of 4 I have been subjected to an abundance of pain. And when I see baby photos of me it makes me cry. It…
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The Double-Edged Sword of Toxic Positivity: My Battle with Chronic Illness
Navigating the treacherous terrain of chronic illness is a daunting task, filled with an overwhelming array of emotions. But amidst the looming fear of another impending brain surgery, I found myself thrust into an unexpected battle with toxic positivity. The Double-Edged sword of toxic positivity while battling chronic illness is something that I’ve been battling for…
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Breaking free: Simple Steps to Start Healing from a Trauma Bond:
Healing from a trauma bond can be complex, exhausting, discouraging, and above all, confusing af… Here are a few steps to help you start healing from a trauma bond: Recognize the trauma bond: Seek support: Practice self-care: Set boundaries: Create distance: Educate yourself on healthy relationships: Practice self-reflection: Additional Support: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Relationship Coaching:…
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Rediscovering My True Self: Finding Myself Again After Narcissistic Abuse
Rediscovering my true self Rediscovering my true self required that I have a deeper understanding to what narcissistic abuse is and how to navigate it. Until I met my ex in 2018, I didn’t know what narcissistic abuse was. But he was the textbook definition of a narcissist. And with that information I was able…