by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Nov 22, 2022 | Blog, Despair, Grief, Narcisstic Abuse, Trauma
Isn’t thanksgiving supposed to flow out of a heart that is grateful, joyous, blessed beyond measure, and in awe of God’s goodness? What then shall we do with the pain of enduring seasons of grief, trauma, and despair? Surely, the darkness of these events which cloud...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Nov 15, 2022 | Blog, Trauma
To understand this you have to know what exactly your brain does with traumatic events in your life. Where does it store these memories? Can you manage those memories on an ongoing basis or are they out of your control? How does your body respond to...
by Megan Kenney | Nov 8, 2022 | Blog, Despair
When I reflect on my pre-Lyme disease days, I can’t help but mourn the loss of all that energy, drive, and fortitude. Here’s a snapshot of my former routine: wake up at 5am every morning to run a 5k and lift weights, leave for college or work by 7:30am, spend the day...
by Cynthia Mascarenhas | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Grief
Often quoted sayings leave me befuddled: Let go of your grief, wash your face, and get on with your life; lean into your grief; don’t let your grief define or destroy you, etc. What do these mean to a grieving person? Does any of this help or does it hurt? How...
