From Pain to Power: A Sanctuary of Inspiration and Healing
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This iblog is where you can you go on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and thealing My mission is to guide you in finding your own strength and becoming the best version of yourself.
A space where inspiration meets education, awareness, and healing. This collection of blogs is my virtual diary, chronicling my journey through the complexities of life with chronic illness, mental health challenges, navigating trauma and personal growth. It is a haven where you can find sinspiration, support, and motivation to thrive despite life's adversities
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Thriving, not Surviving
is my guiding principle. This past holiday has showed that maintaining a positive mindset, showing perseverance, and refusing to let my health challenges define me have granted me precious moments like these

Things I Stopped Doing So I Could Heal
Healing requires intentional choices and sometimes involves letting go of habits or patterns that hinder progress. These are my things I consciously stopped doing to foster my healing journey

Healing requires Lifestyle change
Healing and recovering after a long time dealing with trauma, I realized that my lifestyle and the way I approach things needed to change.

April Holiday 2025
Today's adventure has been a beautiful reminder of my healing journey and health progress, some precious memories I've created with my daughter. I’ve enjoyed the walk to discover this stunning waterfall, successfully conquered the stairs, and spent time at the beach with minimal pain.

A Letter to My Inner Child
Life has not always been kind to us, and it has certainly not been easy. We have faced more challenges and traumas than we ever asked for or could have imagined.

Reflections Of April
My Reflections of April, I’m not quite sure how it happened; one moment we were in April, and now I find myself here, listening to the tui and the fantails on a rather chilly and gloomy start to May. April was quite challenging for me, both mentally and emotionally.

My Life Changed When
My life changed when I sought help, began therapy, and started advocating for my health to ensure my voice was heard and taken seriously. I learned the importance of persistence and self-advocacy, realizing that my well-being deserved priority and respect

Reflecting on My Healing Journey
My healing journey 2023, when I returned home, life was chaotic. At that point, we didn't even have a stable place to live. I was in Auckland, mourning the loss of a father I never really knew, while also trying to rediscover myself after years of abuse. This marked the start of my healing journey

Life Can Lead Down Many Paths
Life can occasionally lead you down various paths; some may be dark, others unexpected, and some may seem confusing. There are paths that take a bit longer to figure out.Yet, each path holds its own lessons and opportunities for growth.

Learning about Reiki
I chose to incorporate Reiki into my healing journey because massage can sometimes be challenging; my body doesn’t always respond well to certain types of touch. Reiki, with its gentle, non-invasive approach, offers a soothing alternative that aligns beautifully with my needs

Living in Survival Mode
For many years, I lived in what I now recognize as survival mode—a state that felt natural to me but was gradually deteriorating my well-being and severely impacting my mental health.

Thriving, Not Just Surviving
One year later, I came to the realization that focusing on weight loss and the numbers on the scale wouldn't bring me happiness. The real journey lies in healing, addressing inner issues, and cultivating a positive mindset.

When Healing and Spirituality Intertwine
In my journey, it once felt unachievable to escape the chaos that surrounded me and discover a sense of peace and balance. Yet, by blending healing practices with spirituality

Rewiring My Brain
Rewiring my brain is about creating new pathways, allowing me to respond to life's challenges with resilience and grace. This process involves embracing the brain's incredible ability to adapt and change.

Each of us has a unique Story
Some stories are filled with sorrow, others with joy, some present challenges, and some feel fragmented. Regardless of your narrative, we share one life, which can change in an instant.

An Apology To Myself
Life has a way of teaching us lessons, sometimes through experiences we never asked for or deserved. As I stand at this turning point in my journey, I realize the importance of making amends with myself. This time, the comeback is personal, and it begins with an apology to the one person I've often overlooked—myself.

My Healing Journey So far
As I continue my healing journey, as my self-worth increases, im more clear on boundaries and im seeing people for who they really are

Ways Unhealed Trauma Can Manifest
Unhealed trauma can manifest in your life without you even realizing it. One significant way it may appear is in the partners you choose. For a long time, I was unaware that I was consistently attracting a specific type of person and why I was making those choices.

Healing has Played a Crucial Role in my Journey
Healing has played a crucial role in my journey and has become a fundamental aspect of my life coaching practice. For many years, trauma and dysfunction have been part of my life.

Connection I have with Water
Where there is water, where there is a beach it is my favorite place that brings me clarity and tranquility, where I can immerse myself in the present moment