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  • Letters to you

    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?!

    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 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

    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: 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…

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