True Self Journey Blog

Letter to Myself (Or Anyone) Just Starting Therapy - Part 2

Recently I thought about what I'd want to say to myself when I was just starting therapy. If I knew then, what I know now about the journey of healing...
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Letter to Myself (or Anyone) Just Starting Therapy - Part 1

You’ve spent your life until now not talking about anything. Hiding your thoughts, feelings, and memories from everyone—including yourself. And you had to do things that way to survive.  You’ve...
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Thoughts on Reading Mother Hunger

Those of us who’ve had a difficult and complicated relationship with our mothers carry deep heartache. There is a wound inside that is difficult to name.  One of the best...
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Take Time to Reflect

  I’m big on reflection. It’s important to check in on where you’ve been, what’s happening now, and where you’re headed. One definition of reflection is ‘careful consideration’. That’s my...
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The Power of Community in Recovery

The following excerpt from the primary text of the fellowship of Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA), commonly known as the Big Red Book, expresses the beauty of...
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Focus On Today...But Not Always

Focus on today. Be in the moment. Be present. All are meaningful concepts that you’ve heard me talk about before. But it’s important to note that I speak of a...
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Acceptance is Not Passive Resignation

Many years ago, I had the opportunity to travel to Zimbabwe. As part of my trip, I spent some time at Victoria Falls (there’s a reason it’s listed as a...
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Developmental Immaturity Core Issue #4: Dependence

Do you struggle with needs and wants? Maybe you have no idea what you want or need, or perhaps you know what you need but feel shame about it. You...
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