Seasons and Letting Go

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Last night I dreamt that I was dying. Not a far in the future death, but a death that would occur in just a few hours. In my dream, I sat with a dear friend. We discussed life, death, and explored the possibilities of what might happen once I took my last breath. The dream…

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Trauma, Hope, and Healing

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Human connection and intimacy are amongst the greatest things we can experience in this life.  Sadly, past hurts and trauma can lead to an inability to connect in a way that feels safe and nurturing.  Bessel van der Kolk in his book The Body Keeps the Score, states that “Trauma, whether it is the result…

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Recovery Is

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Recovery, it is more than abstinence.  It is a conscious choice to walk the path of health.  A process of recognizing our feelings and needs.  It is an understanding of how our actions impact those around us.

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