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Different Paths to Belonging
When being authentic feels risky.

Vanessa Gillier
Sep 21, 20254 min read


The Compliment Gap
Avoiding compliments or chasing them are both coping strategies for insecurity.

Vanessa Gillier
Sep 14, 20254 min read


Things No One Tells You About Living in “Paradise”
Paradise can sometimes feel like a free vacation - tempting, but definitely not hassle-free.

Vanessa Gillier
Sep 7, 20253 min read


Villain vs Victim
There’s a special kind of madness that comes from being in love with someone who rewrites reality.

Vanessa Gillier
Aug 31, 20254 min read


From Invincible to Invisible to Invaluable
You may have been broken, but you were never beyond repair.

Vanessa Gillier
Aug 24, 20254 min read


Betrayal: The Break That Never Goes Away
Things are never quite the same after betrayal.

Vanessa Gillier
Aug 17, 20255 min read


Starting the Conversation
Open and honest communication about mental health.

Vanessa Gillier
Aug 10, 20255 min read


Just for today
The "just for today" concept in recovery is all about focusing on the present moment. Instead of worrying about tomorrow or dwelling on...

Vanessa Gillier
Aug 3, 20252 min read


Advice to my younger self...
Life isn't perfect, but you'll be ok.

Vanessa Gillier
Jul 27, 20255 min read


Frankenstein of my former selves
Every version of me, even the ones I'd rather forget, gave me something.

Vanessa Gillier
Jul 20, 20253 min read


Life - just a series of problems
How we navigate the rough patches often defines who we become.

Vanessa Gillier
Jul 13, 20254 min read


Signs You're Healing
Even if you're still arguing with yourself in the shower.

Vanessa Gillier
Jul 6, 20253 min read


Why I Write What I Can’t Always Say
I may not have been able to say it then, so I'm saying it now.

Vanessa Gillier
Jun 29, 20252 min read


Navigating Change
"Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." - John Maxwell

Vanessa Gillier
Jun 22, 20254 min read


Same House, Different Stories
Understanding how you became who you are.

Vanessa Gillier
Jun 15, 20255 min read


Wanderlust Wellness
How travel benefits the mind, body and spirit. I am so grateful to my parents for instilling in my sister and I a passion for travel....

Vanessa Gillier
Jun 8, 20253 min read


Summer Survival-Hunger Games Edition
Day 5 in the sibling arena. Alliances have shifted. A single ramen remains. The dog has claimed the hallway as neutral ground.

Vanessa Gillier
Jun 1, 20253 min read


Your greatest enemy is the one living in your head
Hello darkness, my old friend...

Vanessa Gillier
May 25, 20253 min read


Healing out loud
Because I nearly died in silence.

Vanessa Gillier
May 18, 20253 min read


Re-integration
Life after rehab Returning to society after rehab involves rebuilding relationships, establishing healthy routines, navigating potential...

Vanessa Gillier
May 11, 20254 min read
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