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15 Signs of Childhood Trauma in Adults (Repressed and Unresolved)

Signs of Childhood Trauma in Adults

As an adult, you may not realize that the struggles you face are rooted in your childhood experiences.

Childhood trauma can, unfortunately, have long-lasting effects on a person’s mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing, and it’s not uncommon for these effects to carry into adulthood.

If you’ve experienced trauma as a child, it’s important to understand the signs and symptoms that may be impacting your life today.

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101 Affirmations for Forgiveness (to Heal Your Heart and Mind)

Affirmations for Forgiveness

When it comes to forgiveness, affirmations can help you let go of anger and resentment, while cultivating feelings of compassion and understanding towards yourself and others. 

Forgiveness affirmations can help you let go of negative emotions, improve relationships, and increase self-esteem and emotional intelligence.

By incorporating forgiveness affirmations into your daily routine, you can experience these benefits and improve your overall wellbeing.

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Posted inInner Child Personal Growth Spirituality

17 Protective Crystals for Setting Boundaries (and Speaking Your Needs)

Crystals for Setting Boundaries

Mixing spiritual tools (like crystals) with practical strategies for setting boundaries amplifies the effectiveness.

Standing up for yourself and your needs can be so intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be scary!

With the self-protection and confidence energies that boundary crystals bring, you’ll have the means to elevate your voice and speak your truth.

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How to Set Boundaries with Toxic Family Members (& Gain Back Your Sanity)

How to Set Boundaries with Toxic Family Members

If you have a toxic family member that constantly brings negativity into your life, you might be wondering how to set boundaries with them.

Maybe they constantly criticize you, belittle your accomplishments, or make you feel guilty for trying to set boundaries.

By setting boundaries with toxic family members, you are protecting yourself from their harmful behavior and creating a healthier dynamic in your relationships — and in your life.

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18 Signs of Toxic Shame in a Person (That Are Worth Healing)

Signs of Shame in a Person

The signs of shame in a person are not always easily identifiable, but they sure make a negative impact on a person’s emotional and physical wellbeing.

Maybe you’ve spent the last several years of your life believing you were a failure, unworthy, ugly, and stupid.

But the reality is, you’ve most likely lived with chronic (or toxic) shame most of your life.