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Born Into Grief and Built Through Survival: The Timeline of Trauma, Loss, and the Woman I Became

A Metamorphosis Addiction

#traumasurvivor #mentalhealthawareness #survivorstory #healingjourney #chronicillnesswarrior #invisibleillness #survivingtrauma #endometriosissurvivor #invisibleillness #survivingtrauma #endometriosissurvivor #endometriosisawareness #pcoswarrior #medicaltrauma #healingfromwithin #griefjourney #suicideloss #suicidelosssurvivor #mentalhealthmatters #youarenotalone #healingispossible #breakthestigma #posttraumaticgrowth #resilientwomen #strongwomenrise #healingcommunity # yourstorymatters #reclaimingmyself #womenwhosurvive # healingaftertrauma Some people grow into hardship slowly.I didn’t.I was born into a family already carrying wounds heavy enough to shape every part of my… Continue reading Born Into Grief and Built Through Survival: The Timeline of Trauma, Loss, and the Woman I Became

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Reconnecting with Darryl’s Family: My Journey of Growth and Healing

A Metamorphosis Addiction

I’ve had questions and incidents happen recently, and the big question is, am I still in contact with Darryl’s family and/or friends? The answer is 100% no. I went off the deep end after Darryl died, and his stepmom and dad want nothing to do with me because of that, even though I’m a completely… Continue reading Reconnecting with Darryl’s Family: My Journey of Growth and Healing

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Shattered: A Harrowing Tale of Loss, Addiction, and Redemption

A Metamorphosis Addiction

Darryl and I on a anniversary date Me at the hospital when I was sick and dying One of Darryl’s Art Sketches On March 19th, 2016, I woke up at 8:30 AM, and to this day, I have no idea what woke me up; I got up from bed and found my fiancé, Darryl Jeffrey… Continue reading Shattered: A Harrowing Tale of Loss, Addiction, and Redemption

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Journeying Through Grief: Nurturing Love, Creativity, and Hope

A Metamorphosis Addiction

Spring feels like a distant hope amidst the relentless rain storms here in Southern California. While not as severe as last year, the challenges of caring for my animals, especially the horses, amidst the inconsistency are quite taxing. Adding to the weight, my heart aches for my boyfriend, Christopher, who recently lost his grandmother. In… Continue reading Journeying Through Grief: Nurturing Love, Creativity, and Hope