Category: Life Trauma
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RealTalk|Gun Violence
Gun violence and suicide by firearm continue to take a devastating toll on communities across the United States. From neighborhoods and schools to homes and families, the impact reaches far beyond the headlines. This is a public health crisis that deserves honest conversation, care, and courage.
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H&W|Environmental Health: After the Storm**
After weeks of storms across the Pacific Northwest, the damage left behind goes far beyond what we can see. Environmental health reminds us that clean air, safe water, stable housing, and healthy land are essential to human well-being — especially in the aftermath of extreme weather.
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ASipOfFlava|Trust
Trust is a beautiful thing when it’s honored—and a heavy thing when it’s broken. In a world where trust feels fragile, this sip is a gentle reminder to pause, reflect, and start by trusting yourself.
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RealTalk|Grief Isn’t One Size Fits All
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline or a set of rules. It shows up differently for everyone, in ways we don’t always talk about. This is an honest reflection on loss, presence, and the quiet ways grief lives in our bodies and hearts.
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Life|🌻 Wrongfully Convicted
Watching Just Mercy opened my eyes even wider to the truth I already knew: our justice system fails too many innocent people, and the cost is their entire lives. This reflection is about what the film stirred in me — and the reality behind wrongful convictions in America.
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H&W|When the Light Goes Quiet: A Reflection on Suicide and Silent Pain
Behind every smile, there can be a story we’ll never see. More and more, we’re losing people who seemed strong, confident, and unshakable. It’s time to talk about what silence hides — because every life, every voice, every light still matters. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 — the…
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H&W|🧠 When Holding On Turns Into Hoarding
Hoarding isn’t just about stuff — it’s about stories, pain, and what people are afraid to lose. But when memories take up more space than safety allows, love means stepping in with compassion and courage.
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Life|Finding My Calm
Some days just feel heavy. Tonight, I’m learning to sit with the weight, breathe through it, and find calm in the thought of My Peace. 🌻

