Dear Divine Human, Your love life, your business, your friendships and your satisfaction in the world depends on your willingness to be visible. I hope when you read this essay, you will take it to heart. I wrote it personally for you. I want to SEE YOU win and thrive and shine! Feeling invisible seems … More 18 ways to master visibility – thrive after trauma and be who you are
I’m experiencing a quirky, weird, *joyful* inner response whenever I see that my Instagram number of followers goes down. It’s happened a few times in the last couple of weeks. And it feels like a taboo thrill. I don’t know who the person is when they leave, and I honestly don’t care. I’m way more … More Scary, gorgeous, delightful rejection – and pirate radio stations, too!
Thanks to ALL of you who read and shared my recent post (7 Things Spiritual Teachers or Friends Should Never Say to Someone with CPTSR CPTSD or Severe Codependency) which went mini-viral which means people were really touched by it. One woman shared it on her Facebook wall along with the note: Please! Memorize this … More 13 Steps for Self-Championing Yourself After Emotional Trauma, CPTSR, CPTSD or Severe Codependency
My greatest passion and desire is to see more kind-hearted, good-natured people get stronger and louder and take up more space in the world. Usually, this “type of person” tends to be on the quieter side. Sometimes this is due to their true nature. But more of the time, I think the hold-back has to … More Leap from Trauma to Peak Performance. How my friend’s vertigo disappeared. Resilience vs Relentless.
I grew up in Miami, a city where swimming is a regular past-time and where surviving undercurrents in the Atlantic Ocean is a regular part of swimming lessons. When overwhelming emotions take over, they can feel like an undercurrent, a riptide. That’s what trauma is – overwhelming sensations that make you feel paralyzed. If you … More Embracing Trauma: From surviving to surfing. Ride the tide, there is ecstasy on the other side!
Your freedom is why you’re here. It’s what makes the healing journey so worth it. I’ve witnessed and experienced these 4 Stages and they are tried and true, to the point of predictability. Check them out and you can decide for yourself. Although they generally go in order from 1 to 4, it’s normal to … More The freedom ride from Hell NO to Hell YES!! 4 stages. #CPTSR #CPTSD #codependency
You can find Sara the Duck Lady here: https://getfairytales.bandcamp.com/track/sara-the-duck-lady SANCTUARY is here: https://joybasedliving.com/ A video introduction to creating your own SANCTUARY support meeting can be found here: https://joybasedliving.com/bloomingmisfits/
Spent the day in Gadsden, Alabama with my friend Rita at Noccalula Falls. Rudolph the Reindeer says hi. But apparently he doesn’t have a red nose 😊😊😊. Enjoy! HappyD! https://joybasedliving.com/store/ For more info about CPTSR/ CPTSD/ codependency/ co-narcissism, just enter any of those terms in the search bar (in the website footer) at https://joybasedliving.com/ Debbie … More SANCTUARY Trailer 1
For the rebel and revolutionary in you. Don’t be Another Brick in the Wall. I remember hearing that song for the first time when I was 10 years old. I was sitting on a public bus, in Israel for the summer. That song made me feel like someone actually saw me and heard me, and … More Alan Watts and Pink Floyd
I’m still editing SANCTUARY and loving the process. Here’s some Joe Dispenza wisdom that y’all might enjoy. It’s not for everybody but if it’s for you you’ll know it! Love truly is the most powerful force in the Universe. You are the treasure, created by love, as love, for love. Hugs, HappyD!
