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Healing out loud
Because I nearly died in silence.

Vanessa Gillier
May 183 min read
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Lifestyle and Habits
True healing isn’t just about stopping something harmful - it’s about starting something better.

Vanessa Gillier
May 45 min read
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Social support
You are not alone on this journey.

Vanessa Gillier
Apr 273 min read
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Spiritual connection
We are not alone in our fight.

Vanessa Gillier
Apr 203 min read
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P.S. - post-sanctuary
How hitting rock bottom was the best thing that ever happened to me.

Vanessa Gillier
Apr 137 min read
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A year ago today...
My transition from despair to hope.

Vanessa Gillier
Mar 165 min read
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The Butterfly Effect of Kindness
Big things have small beginnings.

Vanessa Gillier
Mar 93 min read
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A journey of discovery
"In a dark place we find ourselves, and a little more knowledge lights our way." - Yoda

Vanessa Gillier
Feb 93 min read
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Healing with purpose
We are not destined to be broken people.

Vanessa Gillier
Feb 23 min read
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In the shadow of unresolved pain
An iceberg may seem powerful and daunting, but in the end, it is no match for the warmth of the sun.

Vanessa Gillier
Jan 193 min read
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Practice makes permanent
You become what you repeatedly do.

Vanessa Gillier
Jan 123 min read
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Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself.

Vanessa Gillier
Dec 29, 20243 min read
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SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
"The holidays bring people together. Depression sets you apart." The holiday season, often considered a time of joy and celebration, can...

Vanessa Gillier
Dec 1, 20245 min read
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Parenthood
This be the verse - Philip Larkin

Vanessa Gillier
Nov 17, 20243 min read
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The Past is for Learning, Not Living
The past is merely a classroom, not a permanent residence.

Vanessa Gillier
Nov 10, 20243 min read
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Journaling Your Way to Healing
Journaling offers medicine for our mind, body, and spirit.

Vanessa Gillier
Nov 3, 20243 min read
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The Ripple Effect of Patience
"You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger." – Buddha

Vanessa Gillier
Oct 27, 20242 min read
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Anxiety Empire
You are not defined by your struggles.

Vanessa Gillier
Oct 20, 20244 min read
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Confessional
Confronting my own hypocrisy.

Vanessa Gillier
Oct 13, 20243 min read
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Inner Child Work – generational healing
The wound is not my fault, but the healing is my responsibility.

Vanessa Gillier
Oct 6, 20244 min read
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