Tag: Self-Compassion

  • How to be Open to Love When You’ve Been Hurt

    Lately there’s been a theme to my short stories, novels, and {terrible} poetry. While I can’t exactly say that my fiction or poetry is always biographical, there’s probably an element to all writing, for writers – that is in some form or fashion. It may not always be an exact…

  • Self-Compassion is a Key to Healing After Trauma

    Self-Compassion is a Key to Healing After Trauma

    There’s a social media account called “We the Urban.” Their posts are often quite motivating and encouraging. But it’s not in that toxic positivity kind of way, social media can be at times. Sometimes their posts are thought provoking and challenging and make you a little uncomfortable. It’s the uncomfortable…