They said: “Hurt people hurt people.” I answered: Not all hurt people hurt people. Some spend their lives making sure no one else feels what they did.Some break cycles.Some build safe spaces.Some turn pain into purpose. Hurt people don’t just …
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Relationships Are Classrooms: Why Old Patterns Resurface When You Get Close to Someone
I hear this all the time: “I felt so secure when I was single… but now that I’m in a relationship, all my old patterns are back.” And the truth is, that makes perfect sense. Because relationships don’t just reflect …
The Wait Will Make Sense Once the Right Thing Arrives
The universe is never late, just precise. What’s taking time is often taking shape. You can be in-between and still be in purpose. Not all movement is forward — some of it is inward. Holding out for what’s true is …
The Real Challenges of Being a Cycle Breaker
Things That Are Challenging for Cycle Breakers — Nedra Tawwab Being a cycle breaker is powerful work, but it’s not easy. You’re not just healing yourself — you’re rewriting patterns that have existed for generations. You’re teaching yourself how to …
A Father’s Day Reflection: To The Men Who Show Up
A few months ago, I did an intense spiritual cleanse to support my hormonal system. It involved fasting, meditation, and daily group sessions with sacred medicine. On the first day, I walked into a room full of women, and something …
“Do You Love Me?” — When an Old Part of You Is Speaking
When you find yourself asking your partner again and again, “Do you love me?”, it’s not about being clingy or dramatic. Often, it’s an old part of you speaking. A younger part that once lived in uncertainty. A child who …
When Three Triggers in 24 Hours Brought My Six-Year-Old Self Forward
This week, I had a few things happen within a 24-hour period that triggered a younger part of me that says, “I’m in trouble.” I haven’t felt this part of me for ages, so it came as a surprise. I …
When Your Pain Feels “Too Much” for Others
Have you ever been in so much pain that you wanted to reach out… but stopped yourself? Because you didn’t want to be “too much,” or felt like a burden to the people you love? This is such a lonely …
Why Healing Was Never Meant to Be Done Alone
Healing is deeply personal. But it was never meant to be done alone. We all reach a point where books aren’t enough. Where self-reflection starts to loop. Where we long for someone to say: That’s the power of having a …
It’s Our Choice: Punish Ourselves or Be the Parent We Never Had
“When we talk to ourselves, we have the opportunity to punish ourselves or be the parent we never had. It’s our choice.”— Jennifer Nurick This was a hard one for me. For years, my inner voice was harsh. I didn’t …