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Small Lies, Big Shame: How Little Truths Can Reduce the Toxic Shame of Childhood Trauma
Lies and Shame Lying, to some degree, is a natural part of growing up and being human. Most people tell little fibs here and there. The...
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Aug 28, 20253 min read


The Problem with “Loving Yourself” (And What Might Work Better)
Today I want to unpack one of those phrases that gets thrown around a lot in the healing world: What is self-love? "You need to love...
bedenicholson
Aug 13, 20253 min read


The Humility of the Mystics (And Why We Need It Now More Than Ever)
Mystical Visions Humility Then vs. Now If you read John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Julian of Norwich, or really most of the mystics...
bedenicholson
Aug 10, 20253 min read


Should We Rage Against the Dying of the Light?
Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Today I want to sit with a big question. One that’s haunted poetry, film, culture, and maybe,...
bedenicholson
Aug 7, 20253 min read


Ours Is Not a Caravan of Despair: Finding Hope in the Midst of Healing Childhood Trauma
Our's is not a caravan of despair- Rumi One of the most challenging battles on the healing journey, especially when it comes to childhood...
bedenicholson
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Kindness or Willpower: What Heals Emotional Wounds?
A colourful and artistic reminder that "there is power in kindness," spreading positivity through vibrant watercolour accents. Today I...
bedenicholson
Jul 27, 20253 min read


How to Be Okay with Everything Not Being Okay
In today’s post, I want to reflect on a question that’s been sitting with me for a while: Everything is ok. How do we learn to be okay,...
bedenicholson
Jul 25, 20253 min read


Healing Childhood Trauma: Why Going Slow Is the Fastest Way
A solitary figure pauses on a quiet, tree-lined path enveloped in mist, embodying the essence of moving slowly and mindfully through...
bedenicholson
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Background Anxiety: What It Is, Why We Have It, and What to Do About It
Ewan Nicholson: Understanding Background Anxiety and How to Overcome It Today, I want to explore something that quietly shapes the...
bedenicholson
Jul 15, 20253 min read
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