Category: Mental Health
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Boundaries: An Act of Love and Self-Care
Linda emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries as an act of love and self-care rather than isolation. Boundaries help protect well-being and values, enabling individuals to engage fully in relationships without guilt. By establishing limits, one can prioritize personal needs and follow Christ’s example of balance between generosity and rest.
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Understanding Mercy: Healing Through Kindness and Compassion
The content discusses the importance of mercy over judgment in interpersonal relationships and self-treatment. It defines mercy as compassion and loving-kindness, contrasting it with forgiveness. By sharing personal experiences, the author emphasizes that choosing mercy fosters connection and healing, ultimately transforming past pain into positive outcomes. Mercy is crucial in everyday interactions.
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Everyday Women: Jodie’s Story
Jodie, a determined mother of three, triumphed over a challenging journey to diagnose Crohn’s disease, eventually embracing a healthier lifestyle. After hitting rock bottom, she sought help, joined a gym, and transformed her health. Jodie’s story exemplifies resilience, emphasizing goal-setting and self-belief as keys to achieving personal growth and wellness.
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When Healing Isn’t Linear: Searching For Peace In The Unknown
This month’s Craft & Cuppa morning fostered connection and creativity, despite challenges with mini bricks. Amid health struggles and uncertainty with her diagnosis, Linda finds solace in small joys and support from family. She emphasizes that healing is not linear, urging others to persist through difficulties and seek help.
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Everyday Women: Kath’s Story
Kath’s story reflects her journey from experiencing profound challenges, including domestic violence and mental health struggles, to finding resilience and purpose. After hitting rock bottom, she embraced healing through therapy and art. Her narrative emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, connection, and the pursuit of joy, inspiring others to persevere through adversity.
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Letters from Linda: Slowing Down, Shifting Gears, and Staying True to Myself
Linda Higgins shares her recent challenges with Functional Neurological Disorder, impacting her ability to write. She’s decided to post monthly to ensure meaningful content while managing her energy. Embracing authenticity, she’s rebranded away from ‘Rebel Soul’ to reflect her growth. Linda continues creating supportive materials and hand-decorated items for mental health.
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Life After 40 with FND: Redefining Myself Through Faith, Family & Rest
Linda reflects on turning 40, grappling with significant life changes due to Functional Neurological Disorder. While she questions her identity, she acknowledges her enduring values and the pride in her relationships, writing, and past contributions. Embracing her evolving self with hope, she looks forward to the future with faith and curiosity.
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Understanding Your Intuition: Trusting Your Inner Voice
Intuition is a powerful inner voice that guides decision-making but is often ignored due to societal pressures and the busyness of life. Distinguishing intuition from anxiety is essential for confident choices. Strengthening intuition involves slowing down, journaling, and reflecting on past experiences. Trusting oneself leads to greater clarity and personal empowerment.
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Embrace Change for Personal Growth
Change is inevitable and often overwhelming, but it presents opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Embracing change enhances resilience and confidence while opening doors to new experiences. Personal anecdotes highlight the importance of reframing change positively. Tools like mindfulness, journaling, and supportive communities can help navigate transitions with assurance and clarity.
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Reflections and Revelations: My Story is Just Beginning
In concluding her blog series, Linda reflects on her journey through Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), emphasizing personal healing, relationship repair, and newfound faith. She cherishes life’s positive moments, acknowledges the strength gained from hardships, and looks forward to sharing stories that inspire authenticity and connection, while embracing the uncertainty of the future.
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