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Audit Your Relationship: Inspired by Brendan Burchard’s Calendar Reflection Method blog - real talk Dec 31, 2023

Welcome to our blog! Today, we embark on a unique and transformative journey, inspired by Brendon Burchard's method of reflecting and auditing the past year. This time, however, we focus on a domain c...

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The Secret for Getting Your Husband Involved in Holiday Activities blog - real talk Dec 07, 2023

The holiday season, a time of joy and celebration for many, can be a period of unexpected challenges for those married to partners who have experienced childhood trauma. These challenges are not just ...

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Embracing Generosity: Helping Yourself During the Holiday Season blog - real talk Dec 01, 2023

As the holiday season unfolds, it's a time for reflection, gratitude, and above all, generosity. The festive spirit often brings with it the joy of gift-giving and the warmth of family gatherings. Dur...

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It's Perfectly Fine Not to Feel Grateful Right Now blog - real talk Nov 22, 2023

If you can't access gratitude right now, that's ok. Feel what you feel.  As we step into Thanksgiving week, the air is filled with messages of thankfulness and gratitude. Today, I want to share a uniq...

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Are the Holidays Horrible for You? blog - real talk Nov 14, 2023

While many of us look forward to spending quality time with our loved ones, it's important to remember that for some the holidays can be triggering, especially for those who have suffered childhood tr...

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Are your Relationship Issues Due To Your Husband's Childhood Trauma? blog - real talk Oct 22, 2023

How do you know if some of your relationship issues could be due to your husband's past childhood trauma? A traumatic childhood leaves profound marks on a person's emotional health and the coping mech...

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3 Ways to Combat “Quiet Quitting” in Your Marriage blog - real talk Oct 09, 2023

I've been hearing about this concept of quiet quitting when it comes to people and their jobs. But, I've been talking to a lot of wives lately and the phrase quiet quitting made me think about how I f...

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Breaking the Cycle of Self-Blame: Strategies for Partners of Trauma Survivors blog - real talk Oct 01, 2023

Low self-esteem or self-loathing for a child trauma survivor are sad byproducts of the trauma they endured, but how this manifests in adult relationships is often misunderstood and can be very confusi...

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Understanding & Navigating Emotion Swings in Partners with Childhood Trauma blog - real talk Sep 24, 2023

Today, let's explore the emotional whirlwind of a relationship with someone who survived childhood trauma.

You may be experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions where one minute things seem to be going...

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3 Sad Ways Being a Partner of Someone With a Traumatic Childhood Stops You From Having a Healthy Relationship blog - real talk Sep 14, 2023

Today, we journey into the complex intricacies of love, relationships, and the profound impact of childhood trauma. Childhood is a foundational phase of human life - it is the bedrock of our emotional...

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Building a Solid Foundation: Why Stress & Fatigue Can Break Relationships! blog - real talk Sep 06, 2023

Welcome, everyone. Thank you for joining me today as we discuss an essential topic: building a solid foundation. Just like constructing a house, if there's a crack in the foundation, things will inevi...

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Eggshells & Empathy: Navigating Love with Childhood Trauma Survivors blog - real talk Sep 04, 2023

Imagine waking up every day with a mix of hope and trepidation. You're hoping to face the day with renewed energy but are overshadowed by a looming uncertainty. Life feels like a series of tiptoed ste...

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