Stories
Beyond our deep, dark caves of candor, a bright and peaceful place we’ll find.
It helps to know we aren’t flying completely solo through our struggles on this Earth; that our histories and feelings aren’t shackled to only us alone, and that we can heal and free ourselves from our past and traumas together by sharing experiences and wisdom with others. I’ve gotten to where I am by reading and applying the stories and information offered to the world by other people who have struggled through similar endeavors. Now I want to do the same for you!
Some of these stories are added just for fun, for my own recollection of them and the lessons I learned along the way. Some will dive deeper into denial, suppression/repression, and other aspects of self-deception. I also offer tidbits of education and resources on the subjects of codependency, Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), cult brainwashing, relationships and more.
I am not a licensed psychologist, just a psychology enthusiast, and I encourage you to do your own added research or seek counseling from a professional when it comes to the area of your mental health.
I simply wish to be one of many keys you use to unlock the doors to healing and personal growth.
It’s my belief that the entire world is better off if each of us does the work required to flourish into better versions of our past selves; to do better than the people who raised us. Together we can quit living under the seemingly cozy darkness of our cloaks of self-deception, and step into a more free and honest future.
Finally, I hope these candid stories inspire you to explore your history and unravel the crooked ways you’ve been deceiving yourself and others. Feel free to leave a comment, send me an email, or connect with me on social media. I’d love to hear about your experiences and breakthroughs!
The Consequences of Speaking Your Truth
So far on this journey of inner truth, I’ve learned there are two main consequences of being vulnerable about your most painful, eye-opening experiences or baring any hideous flaws you see in yourself and others…
The Grim Guest: Life and its Inevitable End
A couple months ago, I laid in bed trying to sleep, but my mind was racing and extreme anxiety filled me as I realized, This will all end and one day I won’t exist. Have you ever just sat there and pondered that fact — like really let it sink in? I felt so sick.
Crafty Coping: A Craft Beer Connoisseur’s Guide to High-Functioning Alcoholism
After a night of too many drinks and an emotional outburst at a bar, I started reading into alcohol abuse and discovered that there is another kind of picture painted for the alcoholic - my "kind."
We’re All Crooks: A Candid Look at Our Crooked Ways
If we’re lying to ourselves, how honest can we really be with others? I hope to say I’m just a candid gal someday soon, but for now I’m still a crook here to tell you many of the ways I've deceived others and myself. I welcome you to join me on this journey because while the stories I tell are mine, they’ll likely relate to yours.
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