Resources

I believe that small, simple practices can create meaningful change on your journey toward clarity, self-compassion, and emotional well-being. Here, you'll find tools, guides, and helpful content to support you—whether you're just beginning to explore your feelings, trying to navigate life's challenges, or looking for gentle reminders to stay grounded and connected to yourself.

These resources are meant to help you take small, practical steps toward feeling a little lighter, more centered, and more in tune with what you need.

Self-Compassion Starter Kit

A little guide I created to help you practice self-compassion on though days. It includes:

3 easy self-compassion exercises
Affirmations for hard moments
A personal note on why self-compassion is key to healing

Download the Starter Kit

More resources are coming soon—think quick guides, worksheets, and helpful tools to support your journey.

Ever catch yourself overthinking every little thing? 👇🏼
You’re not broken. Your body just learned to stay alert to feel safe.

When you grew up around tension or unpredictability, overthinking helped you prepare for what might happen next.
It kept you safe then… but now it’s just keeping you stuck in worry.

Try this:
When your mind starts racing, place your hand on your chest and say softly:
“I’m safe now. I don’t have to be on guard all the time.”

Affirmation:
✨ I can slow down without something bad happening.
✨ I’m allowed to feel calm and safe.

Friend to friend: it’s not overthinking. It’s your body remembering how to stay safe.

Follow for more healing reminders 💖🌸

#healingjourney #innerchildhealing #selfworth #traumarecovery #nervoussystemhealing #selfcompassion #healingprocess #mentalhealth

1. You don’t need to fix yourself — you need to reconnect with yourself.

2. Boundaries aren’t walls — they’re bridges to honest connection.

3. Saying no doesn’t make you selfish — it makes you safe.

4. Healing isn’t becoming your “best self” — it’s learning to feel safe as you are.

5. Rest isn’t lazy — it’s your body remembering how safety feels.

6. Forgiveness doesn’t mean letting them back in — it means releasing their hold on you.

7. Confidence doesn’t come from doing more — it grows when you stop abandoning yourself.

8. Healing isn’t linear — it’s cyclical, messy, and still valid.

9. Self-love isn’t always gentle — sometimes it’s walking away from what you thought you needed.

🪴 Pick the one that feels hardest to believe right now.
Write it down and let yourself practice it in small, real ways this week.

🪞 Which of these truths do you want to start living, not just knowing?

✨ Save this for the days you forget how far you’ve come 🤍

#healingjourney #innerchildhealing #selfworthjourney #traumainformed #emotionalhealing #selfcompassion #mentalhealthmatters #boundariesarebeautiful #healyourinnerchild #reparenting

— you grew up feeling unheard
— your feelings weren’t safe
— you learned to people-please to avoid conflict
— you fear rejection or judgment
— you were told your voice didn’t matter

Overthinking isn’t a flaw. It’s a signal you need to reconnect with yourself. 🌷

🪞 Next time you catch yourself spiraling in your thoughts, pause, put your hand on your heart, and say:

“It’s okay to have my own voice. I am allowed to be heard.”

Which of these reasons feels most familiar to you?
🪴 Save this for the days your thoughts spiral — and follow for gentle reminders to reconnect with yourself 🤍

#healingjourney #innerchildhealing #selfworth #traumahealing #emotionalhealing #selfcompassion #selflovejourney #selfhealing #peoplepleasing #healingfromwithin #mentalhealth

Follow if you’re ready to heal what hurt you
- not by fixing yourself, but by finally learning to feel enough just as you are. 🤍

Most of us spend years trying to earn love we always deserved.
Here, we slow down and remember our worth, without the masks, without the proving.

🪞 When that “I’m not enough” thought shows up today, pause and say:

“I’m learning to be on my own side.”

It’s a small shift that changes everything.

✨ If this resonated with you, follow along. We’ll heal, rebuild, and grow together.

With love,
Timea

#healingjourney #innerchildhealing #selfworth #selfcompassion #emotionalhealing #traumahealing #selflovejourney #reparenting #mentalhealthawareness #healingfromwithin #selfacceptance #boundaries #mindsetshifts #healingcommunity

When you’ve been taught to earn love, it takes time to believe you don’t have to.
These gentle mindset shifts can help you start. 🌷

You don’t need to be easy to love or do more to feel enough.
You’re allowed to slow down, take up space, and still be worthy, exactly as you are.

🪞 Try this:
Next time you feel the urge to fix yourself, pause and say to yourself –
“I’m already enough, even while I’m still healing.”

That’s where self-worth begins. Not in perfection, but in permission. 🤍

✨ Save this for the days you forget your worth, and follow for more gentle reminders.

#healingjourney #selfworth #innerchildhealing #traumahealing #selfcompassion #selfhealing #emotionalhealing #selflovejourney #mindsetshifts #healingfromwithin #reparenting #healingcommunity #mentalhealth

You learned to stay “strong” because falling apart never felt safe.
You learned to hide your feelings because being real once came with consequences.

But healing isn’t about pretending you’re okay. It’s about learning you don’t have to hide who you are to be loved.

🪴 When you feel yourself shutting down, pause and take a slow breath.
Whisper gently to yourself: “It’s safe to be me, even when I’m not okay.”

✨ “I’m learning that safety comes from authenticity, not control.”

Which part of you still feels the need to ‘keep it together’? 💭
(Let’s talk about it in the comments 🤍)

Also, stick around for more gentle healing reminders 🌷

#healingjourney #selfcompassion #innerchildhealing #mentalhealthawareness #traumarecovery #selfworth #emotionalhealing #healingtrauma #boundaries #healingquotes

1. Feeling lost or unsure of yourself

2. Feeling angry at people you used to look up to

3. Feeling lonely, even around familiar people

4. Feeling guilty for putting yourself first

5. Feeling nervous about changes in your life

6. Feeling misunderstood or not listened to

7. Feeling impatient with old habits you’re trying to change

8. Feeling ashamed for saying “no” or setting boundaries

9. Feeling sad for no clear reason

10. Feeling frustrated with your past choices

11. Feeling scared when trying something new

12. Feeling disconnected from people who no longer fit in your life

🪴 Take a moment today to notice which of these feelings are showing up for you; no judgment, just awareness.

✨Drop one feeling in the comments that resonated most with you. Let’s normalize this journey together. 🤍

#innerchildhealing #selfcompassion #healingjourney #emotionalgrowth #childhoodpatterns #selfawareness #memtalwellness #authenticself #emotionalhealing #traumainformed

Ever feel like you’re constantly overthinking every word, every move - just trying to feel safe being yourself? 🤍

You’re not alone. I used to replay conversations in my head, wondering if I said too much or not enough.
That constant self-monitoring often comes from a time when it wasn’t safe to just be, so your mind learned to protect you by overthinking.

✨ When you notice yourself spiraling, place a hand over your heart and say:
“It’s safe to be me. I don’t have to perform to be loved.”
Then take one slow, grounding breath.

💭 When do you find it hardest to feel safe being yourself?

👇 If this spoke to you, follow along.
I share gentle reminders and practices to help you feel safe, seen, and enough.

#healingjourney #selfworth #innerchildhealing #selfcompassion #traumarecovery #overthinking #authenticity #mentalhealthawareness #healingfromwithin

Ever been the strong one: the one who keeps it together, holds space for everyone, and never really falls apart?

I know that role well.
It starts as protection… and before you know it, it becomes who you think you have to be.

You say “I’m fine” when you’re not.
You keep showing up, even when you’re empty.
And deep down, you wonder if anyone would still love you if you stopped being strong.

But here’s the truth: you don’t have to hold it all together to be worthy of care. 🤍

A small practice:
🌿 Pause before saying “I’m fine.”
🌿 Try something softer, like “It’s been a lot lately.”
🌿 Let one safe person see the part of you that’s tired of being strong.

What would it feel like to let someone be strong for you, just once?

✨ You deserve that too.

Does this mask feel familiar to you? I’d love to hear.

🔖 Save this as a reminder: you don’t have to do it all alone.

#healingjourney #innerchildhealing #emotionalhealing #selfawareness #selfcompassion #mentalhealthmatters #traumarecovery #authenticity #selfgrowth #healingcontent

10 signs you’re starting to embrace your authentic self👇🏼

1. You set boundaries even if it feels uncomfortable

2. You stop people-pleasing all the time

3. You speak your truth, even when it’s hard

4. You let go of relationships that no longer serve you

5. You honor your needs without guilt

6. You embrace your quirks instead of hiding them

7. You choose solitude sometimes, without fear

8. You stop apologizing for existing

9. You follow your intuition more than others’ opinions

10. You prioritize growth over approval

💡 Today, pick one small way to show up authentically, even if it feels scary. Notice how it feels.

🤔 Which of these signs do you already practice?
Which one feels the hardest for you?

✨ Comment the one step you’re taking today to show up as your true self.
Let’s celebrate every small win. 🤍

#authenticity #selfgrowth #InnerChildHealing #selfcompassion #emotionalhealing #personalgrowthjourney #boundaries #healingjourney #beyourself #traumainformed

It’s not your fault, but you get to heal from it now. 🤍

Most of these patterns started as ways to survive what you went through. Not because you did anything wrong.

You deserve to feel safe, seen, and enough, without carrying what was never yours to hold. 🌷

Which one are you ready to start letting go of? 🫶🏼

#healingjourney #innerchildhealing #traumarecovery #mentalhealthawareness #selfworth #emotionalhealing #therapyjourney #selfcompassion

Ever notice how you second-guess yourself, even when you know what feels right? 🤍

Here’s why it happens:
- You grew up being told your feelings were “too much.”
- Your opinions didn’t matter.
- You learned that staying quiet kept the peace.

Now, trusting your own voice can feel unsafe, even when you want to.

✨ Steps to reconnect with your voice:
1. Pause before asking others for reassurance.
2. Notice what you truly think or feel first.
3. Validate your inner voice (even if it’s shaky).
4. Remind yourself: “My feelings are real. My voice matters.”

Reconnecting with yourself means learning to listen, trust, and stand by what you feel and believe. 🪴

If this feels familiar, save this as a gentle reminder to come back to your voice. 🤍

#healingjourney #innerchildhealing #selftrust #traumainformed #healingfromwithin #reparenting #selfworth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcompassion #therapyjourney

Ever feel like no matter how much you do, it’s still not enough? 👀
You might be stuck in the self-worth trap.

It can look like:
- Always trying to be “the good one”
- Overexplaining yourself when someone’s upset
- Feeling guilty when you rest
- Confusing being needed with being loved
- Measuring your worth by your productivity or kindness

👉 The trap is tying your worth to how much you do, give, or achieve, instead of who you are.

It’s the quiet pattern that often begins in childhood, when love felt conditional:
- “I’m only good if I’m helpful.”
- “I’m lovable if I achieve.”
- “I matter when I make others happy.”

So as adults, we keep chasing validation instead of connection.
We try to earn love that should have always felt safe to receive.

But here’s the truth:
You don’t need to fix yourself. You need to reconnect with yourself.
You don’t need to earn your worth. You need to feel safe owning it.

🤍 Save this for the days you forget how inherently worthy you already are.

🪴 Which line hit you most?

#healingjourney #selfworth #innerchildhealing #selfcompassion #traumarecovery #mentalhealthawareness #emotionalhealing

The truth is, people-pleasing can look kind… but it’s often just fear in disguise. 👀

Sometimes it just feels easier to say yes, even when you don’t mean it.
You don’t want to upset anyone, start conflict, or seem difficult, so you keep the peace instead.

But people-pleasing slowly pulls you away from yourself.
It’s that quiet kind of tired that comes from always showing up for everyone but you.

Being authentic isn’t selfish. It’s how you start coming home to yourself again. 🤍

✨ Save this for the days you need the reminder that your peace matters too.

#authenticity #peoplepleasing #boundaries #healingfromwithin #innerchildhealing #selfcompassion #mentalhealth #healingquotes #emotionalhealing #growthjourney #selfacceptance

Authenticity will cost you:
- Approval
- Comfort
- Some connections

But it will give you back yourself.
And that kind of peace is worth everything. 💖

It’s not easy to let go of who you had to be, but it’s how you find who you really are.

Here are a few small ways to practice being more authentic:

1. Notice when you say “yes” but mean “no”

2. Let yourself express what you truly feel (even if your voice shakes)

3. Stop explaining your boundaries to people who don’t respect them

4. Spend time with those who make you feel seen, not just liked

✨ Save this as a reminder that the most important relationship you’ll ever have is with yourself.

#healingjourney #authenticity #selfgrowth #traumarecovery #boundaries #innerchildhealing #reparenting #selfcompassion #mentalhealth

Rebuilding self-worth isn’t about big changes.
It’s about tiny moments that remind you you’re safe with yourself again. 🤍

Like…
— speaking to yourself with the softness you needed growing up
— pausing before saying “yes” out of guilt
— resting without needing to prove you’ve earned it

These moments are small, but they matter.
They’re how you quietly come home to yourself.

✨ Reflection:
Which one feels hardest for you right now?

🪴 Micro-practice:
Take one gentle action today that says, “I’m worthy of care, even on the slow days.”

#healingjourney #selfworth #selfcompassion #innerhealing #mindfulgrowth #mentalwellness #authenticself

Healing isn’t a straight line.
It’s messy, slow, sometimes frustrating.
But showing up for yourself (even on the hard days) still counts. 🪴

🤍 Save this for a gentle reminder:
“I’m allowed to feel everything and still be enough.”

#healingjourney #selfcompassion #innergrowth #mentalwellness #therapyjourney #mindfulhealing #authenticself

🤍 If self-love still feels hard, this might be why.

Sometimes self-love doesn’t come easy…
not because you’re doing anything wrong,
but because deep down, you still feel like you have to earn it.

Here are 7 ways that can quietly show up👇

1. Saying yes when you really want to say no.
2. Apologizing for things that aren’t your fault.
3. Feeling guilty for resting or slowing down.
4. Trying to make everyone like you.
5. Measuring your worth by how much you do.
6. Overthinking every little mistake.
7. Feeling awkward when someone genuinely praises you.

You don’t have to prove anything anymore.
You’ve always been worthy, even before the doing & fixing. 🌷

✨ Micro-practice:
Take a quiet moment today.
Place a hand on your heart and tell yourself:
“I don’t need to earn my worth. I’m already enough.”
Even if it feels a little hard to believe, let it be a start.

🫶🏼 Which one of these hits home for you today?

#selfworth #healingjourney #selfcompassion #innerhealing #youareenough #selflovejourney #authenticself

Perfection can feel like safety, like if you do everything just right, maybe no one will notice the cracks. 🎭

But here’s the truth: you’re enough.
Even when things are messy or when you make mistakes.
Even when it doesn’t feel like you’re “handling it all.”

✨ How are you showing up as your real, imperfect self this week?

#selfcompassion #perfectionism #healingfromwithin #selfworth #reparenting #authenticself #innerchildhealing #mentalhealth #selflovejourney #growthmindset

Healing doesn’t happen all at once.
It comes back in small ways: a laugh, a message from a friend, a quiet moment that feels okay again.

Keep going and growing, little by little. 🪴

From me to you: you’re doing better than you realize. 🤍

#mentalhealthmatters #healingjourney #gentlereminders

The way you talk to yourself shapes how you feel about your life. 🤍✨
Your inner voice can lift you up… or hold you back.

When you practice encouraging self-talk, you build confidence, resilience, and self-worth.

Way back, I struggled with this too. A lot of my inner voice was critical. Learning to shift it has made such a difference.

🌷 Reminder: Talk to yourself the way you’d talk to someone you love.

—
💬 What’s one kind thing you’ll tell yourself today?
🔖 Save this for the days you need a reminder

#selftalk #selflove #healingjourney #selfcompassion #mentalhealthawareness #believeinyourself #mindsetmatters #innerhealing

Hello October 🍂

What I’m focusing on this month 🧡
Moving at my own pace. No rushing, no pressure — just slowing down and listening to myself a little more each day.

Here are 3 ways you can practice self-awareness this month:

1. Take a few deep breaths and notice how your body feels.
2. Write down one thought or feeling from your day.
3. Ask yourself: “What do I need right now?”

Small steps count. 🌷
Healing is about slowing down and noticing yourself.

How do you want to move through October? Share below, I’d love to hear. 🫶🏼

#selfawareness #innerhealing #healingjourney #selflove #octoberenergy #healingfromwithin

1. Ignoring your feelings and pretending everything’s fine
2. Rushing your growth like it’s a race
3. Looking for approval instead of trusting yourself
4. Comparing your journey to someone else’s highlight reel
5. Avoiding uncomfortable emotions (yes, even the messy ones)
6. Trying to “fix” yourself instead of understanding yourself 🤍
7. Holding on to old stories that don’t serve you anymore

This is the trap that keeps us stuck in the same painful cycle; it comes from the old belief that we’re somehow broken.

Healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself.
It’s about peeling back the layers: the survival strategies, the masks, the old stories - to reconnect with who you really are.

✨ When you shift from fixing → to reconnecting, everything changes.

🪞 Reflection: Have you caught yourself making this mistake?

Share your thoughts below.
It can be a first step to self-discovery.

#healingjourney #selfdiscovery #innergrowth #youareenough #authenticity #selfworth #traumahealing

Sometimes we learn to take care of everyone else because deep down we believe that’s the only way to be loved. 🤍
As kids, maybe we felt we had to keep the peace, help out, or always be “the good one” to feel safe.

That’s how the caretaker mask forms. 🎭

It’s not that caring is bad. It’s beautiful.
But when we forget ourselves in the process, it slowly drains us.

Healing is about remembering: you don’t have to earn love by giving all of yourself away. You deserve care, too.

Do you recognize this mask in your life? 🌷

#healingjourney #childhoodtrauma #selfcompassion #healinginnerchild #authenticliving #emotionalhealing

Which one of these feels true for you right now? 💖

Healing doesn’t always feel big. Sometimes it’s the small shifts: how you talk to yourself, how you care for yourself, how you show up differently.

Even one sign means you’re moving forward. 🪴

Sending you kindness as you notice your own little steps. ✨

#healingjourney #selfworth #selfcompassion #innerchildhealing #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness #boundaries #selflovejourney #healingisnotlinear

1. Feeling awkward when setting a boundary
→ Practicing honesty instead of people-pleasing

2. Feeling guilty after saying no
→ You’re starting to set boundaries, even if it feels uncomfortable

3. Feeling anxious when someone criticizes you
→ Old patterns are surfacing, which means you’re noticing them

4. Feeling impatient with yourself for small mistakes
→ You’re catching self-judgement and learning self-compassion

5. Feeling frustrated when plans change
→ Realizing you also need rest and balance

6. Feeling restless while scrolling social media
→ You’re noticing you crave real connection

7. Feeling envy when others succeeds
→ It’s showing you what you truly want for yourself

8. Feeling overwhelmed by emotions you used to numb
→ You’re allowing yourself to feel, which is the basis of healing

✨ Healing isn’t always straightforward, but these small moments are signs you’re on the right path.

Save this for the days you feel off or behind.
You’re not alone and great things are coming your way. 🫶🏼🌷

#healingreminders #innerhealing #traumarecovery #signsofhealing #growthmindsets

We’ve all worn the “I’m OK” mask at some point. 🎭
The smile, the “I’m fine,” the “it’s not a big deal.”

We put it on because it feels safer than being honest.
Because somewhere along the way, we learned that our real feelings might be “too much” for others.

But here’s the cost: when we hide behind this mask, we also hide from ourselves. We feel unseen, lonely, and disconnected from what we actually need.

Unmasking doesn’t have to be dramatic. It can be as small as telling one safe person, “Actually, today’s been a little hard.” Or writing down your real feelings before brushing them off. 🪴

Little by little, those moments help you remember: it’s okay to let someone see the real you.

✨ Do you recognize the “I’m OK” mask in yourself? I’d love to hear below. 🌷

#healingjourney #selfcompassion #innerhealing #authenticself #traumarecovery #selfworth

If self-love feels hard, it’s often because we grew up thinking love had to be earned. 🤍

The truth is: your worth doesn’t need proof.
Healing is about slowly showing your nervous system that you already are enough.

Simple ways to practice this:
🪴 pause and notice when you’re being self-critical
🪴 say one kind thing to yourself each morning
🪴 celebrate a small win today, no matter how tiny

Which one of these will you try today? Or do you have another way of practicing self-love?
I’d love to know 🤗🌷

#selflove #selfworth #selfcompassion #healingjourney #youareenough #gentlegrowth #innerpeacejourney

What is one thing that you secretly love? 💖
These are some of mine.👇🏼

Small habits and little moments that make my days feel lighter or more fun.
Sometimes that’s being busy, sometimes doing nothing at all and calling it self-care.

Taking videos I never post, singing out loud, reapplying lipstick just because… All of these quietly make life a little brighter. ✨

I’d love to hear yours: what’s the little thing that always makes your day a bit better? 🌸

#selfcare #everydayjoy #simplepleasures #wellnessjourney #unfortunatelyidolove

Sometimes we wear masks without even realizing it. 👀👇🏼

Like pushing through and acting “fine” when we’re actually exhausted.
Or always being the one who helps and never asking for help back.

My mask for a long time was saying ‘I’m ok’ even when I wasn’t. It felt easier to minimize than to risk conflict or disappointment.

We pick up these masks to feel safe and accepted. Over time, they become so familiar that we forget who’s underneath.

In this post, I’m sharing a simple way to notice the masks you might be carrying and how you can slowly start letting them go. Little by little, you’ll feel more like yourself again. 💖

✨ Save this if you want to come back to it, or share it with someone who might need this today.

🎭 This post is actually the start of a series I’m calling Unmasking Moments. Over the next weeks, I’ll be sharing more about the masks we carry and how to let them go. I’d love for you to follow along. 🫶🏼

#healingjourney #selfcompassion #authenticself #selfworth #innerhealing

Your self-worth is built in the small choices you make every day 🪴
Here are 3 habits that quietly help it grow.

For me, I always come back to talking to myself kindly and pausing before saying yes (or at least trying to 🙈). These little things make a big difference over time.
I’d love to hear which one resonates most with you. 🤍

#selfworthjourney #healingfromtrauma #selfcompassionpractice #mindfulhealing #emotionalwellbeing #growthjourney

Some days just feel heavy, and that’s normal. 🤍

Here are a few steps that can help you feel a bit more grounded when things get overwhelming. You don’t need to try them all, even one can make a difference.

Personally, I always come back to deep breathing and I really believe in the power of the breath to steady me. 🪴

Save this for later, or share it with someone who might need the reminder today.

#selfworthjourney #healingtools #groundingtechniques #traumarecovery #mentalhealthsupport

Follow for more gentle healing tips 🪴

Self-love doesn’t happen overnight. It’s the little things that add up: choosing kinder thoughts, giving yourself a break, noticing you’re not as hard on yourself anymore. 🤍🌷

That’s what healing often looks like. Small shifts that suddenly make you realize you’re not the same person you once were.

How have you noticed yourself changing lately? 🪴

#selflovejourney #healingprocess #innerhealing #selfcompassion #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness

Self-love doesn’t happen overnight. It’s the little things that add up: choosing kinder thoughts, giving yourself a break, noticing you’re not as hard on yourself anymore. 🤍🌷

That’s what healing often looks like. Small shifts that suddenly make you realize you’re not the same person you once were.

How have you noticed yourself changing lately? 🪴

#selflovejourney #healingprocess #innerhealing #selfcompassion #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness

✨ 5 ways I romanticized my life last week ✨

1. Candlelit yin yoga
2. Painting coffee cups with friends
3. Slow music while cooking dinner
4. Watching the full moon
5. Taking a moment to just enjoy my tea

It’s the tiny things that made my week feel softer 🤍

My challenge for you: find 5 little things this week that make you feel cozy, happy or calm. Even small moments can change your whole week. 🌸

#romanticizeyourlife #selfcaremoments #maincharacterenergy #simplejoys #slowliving #cozyvibes #littlethingsmatter

Setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable at first, but they’re a powerful way to care for yourself and your relationships. 🤍

Here are 3 gentle steps to start:
1. Get clear on what you need: rest, space, support, time.
2. Communicate it simply and kindly.
3. Hold your boundary with consistency (even if guilt shows up).

Remember, healthy boundaries aren’t selfish. They’re a form of respect. 🪴

✨ Save this for later as a reminder.

#selfgrowth #boundaries #healingjourney #selfcompassion #mentalhealth

Sometimes our minds feel like they’re running a million miles an hour, overthinking every little thing. 🧠
Learning to pause and not respond to every single thought is actually an act of kindness towards yourself.

It’s not about suppressing or pushing thought away, but about slowing down enough to notice what really matters, calm your mind, and choose what feels right for you. 🪴

#mentalwellness #overthinking #selfcompassion #gentlehealing

Hi there 🤍

I just wanted to share something close to my heart: few days ago I officially opened my private practice. I’m feeling so grateful and excited for what’s next.

Finding a field where I can continually learn and grow has always been very important to me, and I finally feel like I have found it. This journey has had its ups and downs, full of learning, growing, and moments that really tested me.

Finally stepping into this space feels really special. Here’s to ever learning and continuing to grow. Thank you for being here and supporting me along the way. 🌷

#therapistlife #growthmindset #healingjourney #gratitude #selfgrowth #childhoodtraumasupport

Hi friend 💖
This September, I’m setting intentions to slow down, check in with my heart & make space for quiet, cozy moments.

A little reminder to be gentle with ourselves, notice the small joys, and let go of what doesn’t serve us.

What’s one intention you’re holding for this month? 🤗

#septemberintentions #selfcareseptember #cozyvibes #innerpeace #mindfulmoments #gentleselfcare #monthlyintentions

Follow for more healing reminders 🪴

Inner peace isn’t always pretty. 🤍
It’s not just sitting on a mountain, eyes closed, perfectly calm.

Sometimes it looks like…

— crying to a friend and finally admitting you’re not okay
— putting your phone on silent because your nervous system can’t handle one more notification
— saying “no” when you feel like it, and sitting with the guilt that follows
— walking away from an argument even though you want to prove your point
— closing the laptop and choosing rest instead of forcing yourself to be productive
— writing down your messy thoughts at 1 am so they stop circling in your head
— giving yourself to feel all the emotions, including anger, fear and sadness

Peace isn’t about being calm all the time.
It’s about accepting your flaws and meeting yourself with kindness, even in chaos. 🪴

What does inner peace look like for you right now? ✨
Save this for the days when peace feels messy.

Sending you lots of love 🫶🏼

#innerpeace #healingjourney #healingfromwithin #selfgrowthjourney #authenticself #calmmind #emotionalhealing

So many people carry secret ideas about what healing should look like..
and most of the time, those aren’t true at all. 🤍

Healing isn’t about erasing the past.
It isn’t about being perfect, calm, or “getting over it”.

It’s messy & layered.
Some days it feels like progress, other days it feels like you’re right back where you started. And that’s alright.

The truth is: healing isn’t about rediscovering your freedom, your self-worth, and learning to live fully with your story. 🪴

Save this post for the days you feel stuck. 🫶🏼
Which myth did you used to believe about healing?

#healingjourney #healingchildhoodtrauma #selfworthjourney #traumarecovery #healingfromwithin #innerhealing #growthmindset

Inner peace isn’t always pretty. 🤍
It’s not just sitting on a mountain, eyes closed, perfectly calm.

Sometimes it looks like…

— crying to a friend and finally admitting you’re not okay
— putting your phone on silent because your nervous system can’t handle one more notification
— saying “no” when you feel like it, and sitting with the guilt that follows
— walking away from an argument even though you want to prove your point
— closing the laptop and choosing rest instead of forcing yourself to be productive
— writing down your messy thoughts at 1am so they stop circling in your head
— giving yourself permission to feel all the emotions, including anger, fear and sadness

Peace isn’t about being calm all the time.
It’s about accepting your flaws and meeting yourself with kindness, even in chaos. 🪴

What does inner peace look like for you right now? ✨
Save this for the days when peace feels messy.

Sending you lots of love 🫶🏼

#innerpeace #healingjourney #healingfromwithin #selfgrowthjourney #authenticself #calmmind #emotionalhealing

Self-love isn’t about perfection or big gestures. 🤍
It’s about the ‘small’ stuff - like noticing what your heart needs and giving it a little care today.

(Today, my heart said: “Go get that in-style cotton dress just because”. 😅 So I’m going to listen.)

What’s your heart asking for you today? Even something small counts. 💌

#selflove #mindfulliving #smallactsbigimpact #treatyourself #heartcare

Which of these do you think your inner child has been waiting to hear? 🪴

The truth is, healing doesn’t always happen in big dramatic moments. Sometimes it’s in the quiet reminders.

Telling yourself “it wasn’t my fault” or “I’m allowed to rest and play.”

When you speak to yourself with kindness, you’re not just comforting your present self.
You’re also giving that younger version of you the love and safety they always deserved. 💖

Every kind word you tell yourself is like giving your younger self a hug. You deserve that kind of love. 🥰

#innerchild #healingjourney #selflove #reparenting #childhoodtraumahealing #selfcompassion #mentalhealth

Which of these little reparenting practices do you already do in your day? 🪴🤍

Reparenting isn’t about being a perfect adult.
It’s about giving yourself the care and kindness you didn’t always get growing up.

Most of the time, it’s the small things (truly).
How you talk to yourself, how you rest, how you let yourself enjoy life matters more than you think.

Every kind choice you make for yourself counts. 🌷

#reparenting #innerchildhealing #childhoodtrauma #healingjourney #selfcompassion #selflove #mentalhealthawareness

It’s the little things that bring your back to yourself again 💖

Slow mornings, a little cake, journaling, candles, or exploring somewhere new.. Which one will you do this week? ☕🍰💌

#selfcaredaily #feelgoodvibes #healingjourney #mindfulliving #treatyourself #mindfulmoments

Follow for more gentle healing tips & reminders 🤍 👇🏼

1. People-pleasing to avoid conflict
2. Struggling to say no
3. Always staying busy to avoid feelings
4. Over-apologizing for small things
5. Avoiding closeness to protect yourself
6. Needing constant validation
7. Feeling like you’re never enough
8. Bottling up emotions
9. Self-sabotaging success

Some “personality traits” might actually be habits you learned to survive. 🤍

Staying busy, over-apologizing, or avoiding closeness can all be rooted in past experiences.

Awareness is the first step. Healing is where real freedom begins. 🪴

Which of these patterns feels most familiar to you?

#healingjourney #traumarecovery #selfworth #innerhealing #childhoodtrauma #selfcompassion #boundaries

1. People-pleasing to avoid conflict
2. Struggling to say no
3. Always staying busy to avoid feelings
4. Over-apologizing for small things
5. Avoiding closeness to protect yourself
6. Needing constant validation
7. Feeling like you’re never enough
8. Bottling up emotions
9. Self-sabotaging success

Some “personality traits” might actually be habits you learned to survive. 🤍

Staying busy, over-apologizing, or avoiding closeness can all be rooted in past experiences.

Awareness is the first step. Healing is where real freedom begins. 🪴

Which of these patterns feels most familiar to you?

#healingjourney #traumarecovery #selfworth #innerhealing #childhoodtrauma #selfcompassion #boundaries

I know that some days feel heavier than others. 🤍

And when you’re in that space, it feels like nothing can make a difference.
But sometimes, the smallest things can give you a little more breathing room.

I put together 5 tiny habits that might help you feel a bit calmer, even on the harder days.
They’re not magic fixes, just gentle ways to remind your body and mind that you’re safe right now.

Maybe try one today. Just one. Let it be your quiet way of taking care of yourself. 🪴

Which one do you think you might start with? 🌷

#healingjourney #selfcompassion #selfhealers #childhoodtraumahealing #selfsoothing #healingpath #calmness

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