self-care
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Self-Care Isn’t Selfish—It’s the Secret Sauce to Mental Wellness
Mental Health & Relationships Series Let’s be real for a second. When someone says “self-care,” most of us picture candles, cucumbers on the eyes, or a frothy lavender-scented bubble bath while lo-fi beats play in the background. That’s cute and all… but according to therapist and mental health expert David…
Aunty Christine, boundaries, burnout prevention, counseling, David Yeager, emotional wellness, healing journey, holistic health, mental health awareness, mental wellness tips, mental-health, mindfulness, personal growth, relationships and wellness, self-care, setting boundaries, stress management, therapy, Tortally Therapeutics, trauma-informed care -
Starting Over at 47 – Perimenopause, New Beginnings, and Finding My Footing
Hello, my beauties! Today, I want to talk about something that has been a significant part of my journey lately: perimenopause. Perimenopause is the phase leading up to menopause, where our bodies begin to transition and hormone levels fluctuate. It’s like puberty’s older, sassier sister who shows up uninvited and…
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Starting over at 47 – The Day I Stopped Driving
Some days, starting over looks like falling in love again. Other days? It looks like putting down the car keys for good. It’s been over a year since I stopped driving, and believe me, I didn’t come to that decision lightly. I’ve always been the kind of person who loves…
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Coffee in Bed and the Power of Slow Mornings
Every morning, sometime between 3 and 5 a.m., I wake up. Not to an alarm clock. Not to chaos. But to the quiet sound of Oscar bringing me a fresh cup of coffee, still steaming, delivered with a kind smile while I’m still tucked in bed. It’s such a simple…
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Boundaries & Manipulators – Because Not Today, Satan
Let’s talk about boundaries. Not the picket-fence kind or the imaginary line that separates your flower bed from your nosy neighbor’s. I’m talking about the personal kind—the ones that help us protect our peace, energy, and sanity. You know, the kind that makes people squint at you like you’ve just…
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Slow and Steady Healing: Real Talk About Mental Health
Let’s take a moment to get real—mental health isn’t always pretty, and it’s definitely not predictable. Life has a sneaky way of throwing curveballs just when you think you’re finally getting your footing. I’ve been through it—multiple losses, heartbreak, betrayal, and just… existing in the aftermath of it all. And…
Aunty Christine, coping with grief, emotional wellness, grief and loss, healing after loss, healing journey, mental health, mental health awareness, mental health support, mental resilience, overcoming loss, personal growth, self-care, self-compassion, self-love, slow healing, therapy, Tortally Therapeutics, wellness reminder -
10 Things That Instantly Put Me in a Good Mood
Life can be chaotic, stressful, and full of those ugh moments that make you want to hide under a blanket. But no matter how rough the day is, there are always little things that can turn it around in an instant. Some are simple, some are silly, but all of…
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Mimosas, Pedicures, and the Perfect Weekend
Some weekends are just meant to be savored—filled with simple joys, little indulgences, and moments that make you smile long after they’re over. This past weekend? Definitely one of those. Kicking Off the Weekend with a Little Self-Care It all started with something I never thought I’d witness: Oscar’s first-ever…
