Advice

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    Advice: “I know I need to heal from my childhood trauma, but I don’t even know where to start. What’s the first step?”

    First of all, you are very brave for even asking for help. Second, you are very self-aware for recognizing that you need healing. There are many routes you can take when it comes to healing childhood trauma. Now, having a therapist is wonderful for someone who has a limited understanding of what the trauma truly is or is having a hard time expressing those things. I know many people who have had great success with this. If you are more self-aware, you may not find a therapist useful. In this case, you may be able to deep dive into your own trauma and heal it straight from the root. I…

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    Got a Question About Life, Healing, or Relationships? Ask Me Here (Free Personal Advice)

    Healing, clarity, and real answers shouldn’t always come with a price tag.That’s why I’ve created this space where you can ask me anything, for free. Whether you’re dealing with: You can send in your question anonymously or with your name, and I may feature it (with love + respect) right here on the blog. How to Ask Me a Question: Please note: I choose 1–2 questions weekly to answer on the blog. If your question is chosen, I’ll respond with thoughtful, healing-centered advice in a new post. Check back often so you don’t miss yours. Let’s Heal Together This blog is here to remind you that you’re not alone.You don’t…

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    How to Move on From a Toxic Relationship

    Every day you hear about a struggle someone is having in their relationship. Whether it be on social media, tv, or in your own life, there is always an issue that seems to never end. How is that possible? Is it their behavior or personality? Their circumstances? Or is the possibility that it wasn’t meant to be? As someone who relies on The Lord’s opinion and guidance for everything, I’ve come to realize that most of the time the last option is the truth. I feel like we may have all been there. Without even knowing I can tell by their situation what is going on. It doesn’t even have…

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    How do I deal with bad communication in a long distance relationship?

    Question: My Boyfriend and I are in a long distance relationship. It has been going fine for the past few years, but now it is getting hard. We are having a hard time connecting and communicating. How can we fix this? Do you have any tips to make it through a relationship like this? Advice: First, I want to give you an imaginary high-five for staying in a long distance relationship for so long. It is very hard, and not many people are able to go the distance that you have been able to!

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    6 Reasons Why Your Friend’s Don’t Listen to Your Advice

    Friends and family often come to the most trusted person for advice. (I say often because there are a few times they will go to someone else for a second opinion. This, unfortunately, can get them in trouble, but I’ll come back to that later.) This trusted person will listen and put themselves in your shoes so they can give you the best advice possible. They give you the truth, it may hurt, it may be the best thing you ever heard, or just plain out wrong. But you will always know what their intentions are, no confusion! You as the advice giver must be ready to listen and come…

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    How do I move on after a break-up?

    Question: How do I move on after a break-up? A break-up is a very hard thing to go through. It has happened to everyone, whether they like to admit it or not. There are many things that make this time harder than it should be. Lets start out by addressing the main reason it becomes hard.   You think about the good times and ways that you could make it work. Stop that as soon as it starts. Don’t sit in your room all day and have that person on your mind. It will make it hard for you to do anything. Realize there is nothing you can do to…

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    Are we better off as friends?

    Question: My girlfriend and I are really close and have a great friendship, but the romance isn’t there. We do a lot of things together but once its time for us to “relax” she seems distant like she isn’t attracted to me or something. Are we better off as friends or am I overthinking it? There is a yes and no answer to this question. Only because it can either mean it isn’t romance yet, or there never will be. I’m working with little information here so hopefully my advice is helpful for you. #1 If there isn’t any romance yet, that friendship will be the thing that gets it…

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    I think my boyfriend/girlfriend isn’t over their Ex. What do I do?

    Question: I think my boyfriend/girlfriend isn’t over their ex. What do I do? This is something that happens often with both men and women. Trust me. First, I will give you some reasons why this happens, then I will explain. 1. They had a bad break-up2. Can’t stand to be alone3. They are jealous that the ex moved on4. They were the one that was broken up with5. Unresolved feelings6. A child is involved Now, all of these are common reasons, and I have heard them all as the final reason from many friends. #1 They had a bad break-up. When there was a bad break-up, there usually won’t be…