Finding Strength: Navigating Life, Overcoming Trauma, and Embracing Resilience


A collection of stories from my past and daily life dedicated to exploring the challenges and triumphs of the human experience. It delves into personal stories of trauma, offering insights into how I was able to navigate through my darkest moments and emerge stronger. This blog aims to empower readers to embrace resilience, foster a positive mindset, and find strength in their own journeys.

  • Keeping Up with Cali Living

    It was 7pm and I was looking at my daughters play with each other. I’ve already drank a bottle of champagne tonight so my self loathing is very strong. I was thinking of how my girls are currently just laughing and enjoying themselves. I usually feel like they’re lacking something in their lives, but they’re…

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  • Seeking Validation and Progress: Personal Reflections

    Today a coworker asked why I desired to keep moving up the corporate ladder. This coworker knows a lot about my life and she thinks that I’ve done well for myself considering the trauma and abuse I dealt with as a child. She’s told me on numerous occasions that I should be proud of my…

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  • I loved an audience

    It’s taken me several years to get this going. To finally write THIS. I’m not a writer. However, I have always hoped to get this on paper and somehow get someone to read it. So thank you. I currently work for a large healthcare organization in Northern California. I love my job. That wasn’t always…

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