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Understanding Trauma:
Understanding Trauma and the Flight or Fight Response Trauma is the result of external events—abuse, violence, accidents, or prolonged distress—the body’s response can sometimes make individuals feel isolated or powerless. This reinforces the need for effective interventions that prioritize safety, nervous system regulation, and self-compassion alongside faith. When individuals experience trauma, their body’s stress response…
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Foundation of a Loving Relationship
Exploring the Key Factors that Fortify and Enrich Emotional Connections When two individuals share a healthy love, several essential elements enhance the depth and quality of their relationships. These factors establish a foundation for a healthy, fulfilling connection. Primarily, there’s vulnerability, which involves openly and honestly expressing one’s feelings, fears, and desires. This kind of…
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Miracle Story
Before my lupus diagnosis, I struggled immensely. Years of caring for my family of seven children—four chosen and three biological—had taken a toll on me. My second biological child had to be suctioned out during delivery because I was too exhausted to push. The stress of discovering my eldest chosen child had been sexually assaulted…
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