When was the last time you looked at yourself in the mirror? I’m amazed at what I noticed the last time I did… when did THAT happen?? (I’ll share in a moment 😉 ) I’m not talking about a quick glance. Nor as an opportunity to remind yourself of all the things you dislike. But […]
Originally written for and shared on Huffington PostI don’t know about you, but when I spend time around peers I can find myself in a comparison downward spiral. I just came from an amazing 4 days of connecting with some incredible women. A confidence building, inspiring, find your inner badass kind of weekend. So why […]
Today’s vlog is a result of a question emailed to me (thanks! ;)). Anyone who has worked with me knows I don’t consider setbacks a bad thing, or even consider them setbacks. And they are certainly not evidence of your ability to heal/change. Let me know what you think. What questions does this topic bring […]
After receiving a lot of feedback on my last video on the importance of acceptance in healing, I thought a little clarification might be helpful 😉 . I'd love to know what you think. How do you feel when you think about "accepting" the significance, the impact?
Today’s vlog is about the first step in healing sexual abuse. However, it’s important to keep in mind that healing is not a linear process. Healing cannot happen without acknowledgement, validation, and acceptance. If you’ve been following CJ for a while, you know I took time off from providing in-person therapy. Many of you have asked […]
I sat down to do this post and found it difficult to put on paper what I had floating through my mind. It just seemed better easier to talk about it. I’ve thought about doing a video a few times since I’ve been in Florida and there has been something holding me back. I’m not […]
The following letter was shared with me by a courageous survivor. Her decision to share with all of you is with the hope you will find connection and inspiration. Just the act of writing a letter to an abuser can be incredibly healing. You don't even have to send it. Making the decision to confront […]
Why doesn’t she leave? I would never let someone treat me that way! What is wrong with her? She deserves what she gets if she stays. She must like it. These are just a few of the most common questions and statements made when hearing about a domestic violence situation. However, when someone makes these […]
This is part 2 of my journey to Courageous Journeys. If you missed part 1, you can find it here. I left off last time at the age of 16, pregnant, a high school dropout, and a newlywed. Just looking at that sentence….it’s almost as if I’m writing about someone else’s story. High school was…..interesting. […]