Author: Terra Hayes
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Silent Battles in Life
Hi…… This sure isn’t going to be the “perfect” blog post. I was thinking yesterday on the way home from work.. How hard life can be. The unspoken battles of people. Recovering addicts, or people in general right? Life is tough.. Whether we have made a name for ourselves or not. Life is going to…
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Why is it So Hard To Get Mental Health Care
Just yesterday, a family friend reached out to me, seeking help with her battles against substance abuse and mental health challenges. Knowing my own journey, she hoped I could offer some guidance. Without hesitation, I swooped in to support her as we ventured to a highly-praised local center, supposed to be the heart of resources…
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It’s Hard to Sleep at Night When Your Heart is at War With Your Mind
As the day fades into night, the moment I’m tucked into bed often feels like the most challenging. My mind travels through winding roads of old memories and long-lost connections. Shadows of the past take the stage as the night’s main performance. It’s a dance between yearning for rest and the overwhelming desire to escape…
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Why You Shouldn’t Look in the Mirror at 3 am
Memories I remember one night looking in the mirror, I felt as if my life was over, a living hell. My reflection told me someone else lived within this body – not myself. The skin beneath my fingertips had lost its feeling. My body looked lifeless. I did not recognize myself. Nor cared to. I…
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Quotes to Inspire Through Tough Times
Some of my favorite quotes that inspire me: “If you’re going through hell keep on going don’t slow down because you might get out before the devil even knows your there” “Tough times never last but tough people do” “Never give up and be confident in what you do” “Hard times don’t create heroes, It…
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Making Peace With Painful Memories
Struggling with addiction can leave painful memories that we’d often rather forget. But it doesn’t have to be a death sentence – I’ve learned how to deal with my own pain and move forward, which starts by allowing myself time to feel the emotions without lingering too long in them. Instead of staying stuck in…
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5 Tips to Overcome Codependency
Codependency is “disease of the lost self” Self-worth is something no one can take away from you. When we find it, the possibilities are endless and your relationships will be empowered by all that makes you unique! It may not have been easy for some of us to reach this point – but look what…
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Live in the Present and Make it Beautiful
It can be so easy to get caught up in what has already happened, or to worry about what might happen in the future. But if we want to truly live and enjoy our lives, it’s important to focus on the present moment. Make it beautiful. Live in the present and make it beautiful. Moms,…
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Tips on Raising Strong and Confident Daughters
One of the most important goals for any parent is to raise strong, confident and humble daughters