WHEN TRUST BREAKS: A TRAUMA‑INFORMED TRUTH ABOUT INFIDELITY, REPAIR, AND CHOOSING YOURSELF #infidelityrecovery #betrayaltrauma #rebuildingtrust #relationshiphealing #couplestherapy #emotionalsafety #traumainformedcare #marriageadvice #healingafterinfidelity #relationshipboundaries #trustafterbetrayal #healthyrelationships #discernmentnotpressure #knowyourworth Jan 03, 2026

Infidelity is one of the deepest relational injuries a person can experience. It doesn’t just break trust — it breaks the sense of reality inside the relationship. It fractures safety, identity, and the belief that you knew the person you loved.

And yet, in the aftermath of betrayal, many couples r...

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When Did We Decide That Longevity Equals Success? #relationshiphealing #traumainformed #healthylove #emotionalsafety #relationshipwisdom #healingjourney #selfworth #alignmentoverendurance #spiritualgrowth #chooseyourself neurodiversity Jan 02, 2026

 

We live in a culture that worships longevity. Thirty-year marriages are celebrated like Olympic medals. People say things like, “We’ve been together forever,” as if time alone is proof of health, safety, or love.

But here’s the truth we rarely say out loud:

Longevity is not the same as intimacy...

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Hope as Rebellion: A New Year’s Beginning for the Ones Who Refuse to Give Up #hopeasrebellion #newyearsreflection #annelamott #healingjourney #emotionalwellness #traumainformedhealing #spiritualgrowth #warriorsspeaktruth #chooseyourself #resilientheart #therapistwriter #hopeisapractice #mindfulliving #innerstrength #selftrust Jan 01, 2026

 

“Hope born of experience is unshakeable.” — Leslie Noble

 

There are years that end quietly, and there are years that end with a kind of thunder—loss, betrayal, awakening, clarity, endings you didn’t choose, beginnings you didn’t expect. When your world has shifted, January 1st doesn’t feel ...

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A Word for the New Year: Aligning Spirit Over Resolutions new year spiritual practice richard rohr contemplative prayer word of the year spirituality growth and resilience blog strongheart warrior project reflections alternatives to resolutions christian mysticism and prayer trauma‑informed spiritual growth hope and renewal in 2026 mindful living and intention setting Dec 21, 2025

 

“Growth is the sacred risk of becoming—choosing to rise, stretch, and root deeper into what matters.” — Leslie Noble

 

Opening

Every January, the world buzzes with resolutions—lists of goals, promises, and self‑improvements. Yet resolutions often fade, leaving us discouraged. What if in...

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Hope at Christmas When Your World Has Changed hope at christmas coping with change during holidays spiritual traditions of hope viktor frankl man’s search for meaning resilience and healing strongheart warrior project holiday grief and renewal finding meaning in suffering christmas reflection blog self‑care during holidays Dec 20, 2025

 

“Hope is the stubborn breath we take after disappointment, proof that we are more than what has happened to us.” — Leslie Noble

 

Christmas is often imagined as a season of joy, light, and togetherness. But when your world has changed—through loss, transition, or disappointment—the ho...

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The Inner Compass: Masculine and Feminine Energies #intimacymatters #relationshiphealth #pavlovianeffect #digitaldetox #marriagesupport #connectionoverpixels #futureoflove #couplestherapy #protectintimacy #dopaminerush #surrendertouncertainty #embracetheunknown #letgotogrow #strongheartwarrior #boldinthestorm #riseinuncertainty #trusttheunfolding @mentalhealth @neurodiversity @traumainformed Dec 19, 2025

 

My Fascination with Energy

Energy has always felt to me like the invisible thread weaving our lives together. It’s not about gender—it’s about forces, currents, and rhythms that shape how we move through the world. I often imagine energy like Wi-Fi: unseen, but when you tune into it, suddenly ev...

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Breaking Free from the Herd, Part Two: Facing the Blowback #surrendertouncertainty #embracetheunknown #letgotogrow #strongheartwarrior #boldinthestorm #riseinuncertainty #trusttheunfolding @authenticity @betrayal @creativity @curiosity @faithandwisdom @neurodiversity @selflove @traumainformed @waynedyer Dec 18, 2025

 

“When we are brave enough to live the life of our dreams, we give others permission to do the same.” — Leslie Noble

“If all you do is follow the herd, you'll just be stepping in poop all day.” — Wayne Dyer

In my last post, I shared Wayne Dyer’s wisdom on herd mentality and how di...

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Breaking Free from the Herd (and Avoiding the Poop) #intimacymatters #relationshiphealth #pavlovianeffect #digitaldetox #marriagesupport #connectionoverpixels #futureoflove #couplestherapy #protectintimacy #dopaminerush #surrendertouncertainty #embracetheunknown #letgotogrow #strongheartwarrior #boldinthestorm #riseinuncertainty #trusttheunfolding @authenticity @betrayal @creativity @faithandwisdom @gentlepower @neurodiversity @traumainformed @waynedyer Dec 17, 2025

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The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes: The Book Every Man Should Read #surrendertouncertainty #embracetheunknown #letgotogrow #strongheartwarrior #boldinthestorm #riseinuncertainty #trusttheunfolding @lewishowes @masculinity @neurodiversity @rage @selflove @traumainformed @warriorsway @work Dec 16, 2025

 

Who Is Lewis Howes?

Lewis Howes’ journey is a powerful example of resilience. Raised in Ohio, he struggled academically but found identity through athletics, becoming an All-American football player. When a career-ending injury ended his dreams, he hit rock bottom—broke and depressed on his s...

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The Radical Power of “I Don’t Know” #intimacymatters #relationshiphealth #pavlovianeffect #digitaldetox #marriagesupport #connectionoverpixels #futureoflove #couplestherapy #protectintimacy #dopaminerush #surrendertouncertainty #embracetheunknown #letgotogrow #strongheartwarrior #boldinthestorm #riseinuncertainty #trusttheunfolding @authenticity @betrayal @cognitivereframng @curiosity Dec 15, 2025

 

There are moments in my life when I catch myself reaching for certainty—wanting to explain, define, or control. But more and more, I find myself leaning into three simple words: I don’t know.

Not knowing doesn’t mean I lack skills or wisdom. It means I choose curiosity over arrogance, humility o...

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Embracing Kaizen: The Art of Gentle, Continuous Change @japanesewisdom @kaizen @martialarts @meditation @mentalhealth @neurodiversity @reiki @selflove @traumainformed @truelove @work @yoga Dec 14, 2025
 
 
 
 

 

Kaizen, a Japanese word meaning “change for the better” (kai = change, zen = good), emerged in post–World War II Japan as a philosophy of continuous improvement. Popularized by companies like Toyota and influenced by thinkers such as W. Edwards Deming, Kaizen was built on the ...

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Compassion as a Bridge in a Divided World: Learning from Betrayal #surrendertouncertainty #embracetheunknown #letgotogrow #strongheartwarrior #boldinthestorm #riseinuncertainty #trusttheunfolding @attachment @authenticity @betrayal @curiosity @healingafterbetrayalbyapartner @learningtotrustagainafterbetrayal @neurodiversity @richardrohr Dec 13, 2025

 

Betrayal as the Deepest Divide

Few experiences cut as deeply as betrayal. It shatters trust, isolates us, and tempts us toward bitterness. In today’s polarized world, betrayal is magnified—leaders betray their people, communities betray their values, and friends betray each other. The wound o...

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