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🟤 Abuse-related Trauma Counselor
🟤 Author
🟤 Singer
🟤 YouTuber
🟤 Mum to the sweetest kiddo
🟤 Discover Spiritual, Emotional and Relational Healing

20/10/2025

We love to say “Healing is not linear.”
And yes, that’s true. But what we often forget is that nonlinear doesn’t mean stagnant.

“Healing takes time” is not a permission slip for complacency.
It’s an invitation to process, not to pause permanently.

Healing takes time, yes—but time alone does not heal.
If time were the healer, everyone who’s ever been wounded would now be whole.
What truly heals is Truth, consistently embraced until it reforms the way you think, feel, and live.

Time simply gives you the space to apply what truth reveals.
Healing is not about counting days; it’s about stewarding them.

There’s a holy rhythm to wholeness.
There’s a point where reflection must become renewal, and renewal must become reformation.
If you stay too long in analysis (self-awareness, etc.), you’ll confuse observation for transformation.

God doesn’t just want you to understand your pain. He wants you to outgrow it too.
There comes a moment when grace no longer comforts the wound; it calls it to close.

So, don’t rush your healing. But don’t romanticize your delay either.
Time won’t fix what truth has not yet been applied to.
Stay patient, but stay moving.
Stay gentle, but stay intentional.
Because while healing takes time, time also needs your partnership.

Keep showing up for your healing. God is not done with your story. Every step you take in truth is a step away from bo***ge and a step closer to wholeness. Grace is walking with you.

What truth are you choosing to live out this week? 💚

16/10/2025

There’s a wisdom that I’ve been re-learning lately; one that’s changing how I live, heal, and work.

It’s the wisdom of seasons.

For a long time, I tried to keep my life and work moving at the same pace, even when my season had clearly shifted.
I wanted to prove to myself, and maybe to others, that I was still “doing enough.”
That I could still hold every responsibility, show up at full capacity, and sustain the same rhythm I had before motherhood.

But after much frustration because it just wasn’t working, I started to introspect. I learned that I’ve changed — and that’s not failure; that’s alignment.

I’m currently in my birthing, nursing, and nurturing era (physically, emotionally, and spiritually).
And I’ve had to embrace that this too is purpose.
This too is calling.
This too is ministry.

Because when your season changes, your priorities must change with it, or you’ll live in constant frustration.

The same applies to healing.
Every healing journey has seasons:

🤎 A season of awareness — when you finally see what needs attention.
🤎 A season of deep work — when you face it, feel it, and process it.
🤎 A season of rebuilding — when you start forming new patterns and healthier attachments.
🤎 A season of re-emergence — when you begin to live lighter, freer, more whole.

But none of these phases can be rushed.
Healing, like life, flows best when you honor your current season without guilt.

So here’s what I’m learning:
You thrive when your schedule, relationships, and expectations align with where you actually are, not where you wish you still were.

💚 You are not behind. You’re evolving.
Honor your season, and peace will meet you there.

Tell me: What season do you sense you’re in right now — healing, rebuilding, or re-emerging?

29/09/2025

“Who is the boy in this room?” That’s what a senior shouted across my dorm when she heard my voice in JSS 1. The room laughed. I felt so small.

My masculine/deep voice wasn’t a choice, it came from what I would later know to be a hormonal imbalance I had through adolescence to early adulthood. But at the time, I only felt embarrassed.

Here’s the irony: the same voice people mocked when I spoke could silence a room in awe when I sang, but I didn’t know to choose what I knew about the beauty of my voice over the mockery of people who didn’t know better. Today, I don’t only sing with that voice, I use that voice to also teach trauma healing on public platforms, talk to young girls about body safety, and sit with therapy clients almost every day.

Recently, I saw Naomie Pilula get mocked online for her nose. She didn’t hide. She kept posting, saying she may not fit the narrow ideas of “aesthetic beauty”, but she refuses to let that define her worth. She didn’t claim her nose did anything extraordinary; she simply chose not to be silenced.

Her courage nudged me to remember that I could have owned my strength earlier, not by pretending the mockery didn’t sting, but by refusing to hand my value over to it.

Does my voice still have that depth? I honestly don’t know and I really don’t care. Today, I don’t mind whether my voice still has that same depth. The impact it creates matters more than anyone’s opinion of it.

So here’s the question:
👉 What’s the thing people mocked you for? What’s the “deep voice” in your life that might actually be the gift you’ve been hiding?

24/06/2025

Loving someone who has experienced trauma comes with a sacred responsibility.

Yes, they may be healing. Yes, they may seem strong now. But healing is not amnesia. It’s not a green light to ignore what broke them.

Healing doesn’t mean:
— You get to speak however you want.
— You get to demand “normal” reactions.
— You get to act like nothing ever happened.

It means they’re fighting daily to show up, to love, to trust, and to build something beautiful despite what they’ve been through.

So if you love them romantically, platonically, or as family, understand that your presence must feel like safety, not another battlefield.

💭 Trauma leaves fingerprints. Healing doesn’t erase them.
💚 Loving someone with a past means honoring it, not avoiding it.

10/06/2025

Let’s talk.

Have you ever wondered if you’re really healing… or just surviving?

You’re not alone.

On this week’s Healed-ish podcast (on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts), we’re answering the raw questions about healing that we all think but don’t always say out loud.

✨ How do I know if I’m healing?
✨ Why do I still get triggered?
✨ What does real progress even look like?

🎧 The new episode is live — go listen, share with a friend. Here's the link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mO4V7oYKJT1wWgFhEY7A4?si=mu0ZTVdSS-K9zBBhDQVxLA&nd=1&dlsi=2952952f5a8b4cae

And tell me: what does healing look like for YOU right now?

06/06/2025

I have a free gift for you: 10 Awareness Journal Prompts to help you tune in to what you’re feeling — and what your heart needs right now.

But you’ll need to listen to Episode 1 of my brand new podcast, Healed-ish, to get the download link.

Why? Because healing starts with showing up, with listening, with curiosity.

🎧 Head to Spotify, Apple Podcast, or Amazon Music, listen to Episode 1, and claim your free PDF today.

03/06/2025

Healing doesn’t always begin with a diagnosis.
Sometimes, it starts with a whisper:

“Something’s not right… and I think I’m allowed to notice.”

In Episode 1 of Healed-ish, we’re starting from the very beginning — with awareness.
The moment you realize you’ve been carrying more than you thought.

🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JBDi11ACSGfehQMxKShM6?si=lHXeN5LNRjiuatjVOogZ1A

💌 Grab your free Awareness Journal Prompts — get the link when you listen to today's episode of Healed-ish podcast.

29/05/2025

Healed-ish 🎙️
Launching June 3rd on Spotify and every where you listen to podcasts!
Real stories, honest healing, and answers for your journey.
You’re not alone 💚 And Trauma is in trouble! 💃

12/02/2025

Trauma doesn’t just disappear—it often shows up in our relationships, shaping how we connect, trust, and love. Whether it’s the wounds we carry into relationships or the pain caused by them, healing is possible.

If you’re struggling with:

🔹 Patterns of conflict, codependency, or emotional neglect
🔹 Trust issues, betrayal, or fear of abandonment
🔹 Attachment wounds that make intimacy difficult
🔹 The effects of past or present emotional, physical, or sexual abuse
🔹 Grief, loss, or trauma from a broken relationship

You don’t have to navigate it alone. From February 10–22, I’m offering 50% off therapy sessions to help you heal, break free from unhealthy cycles, and build relationships that feel safe and fulfilling.

📅 Limited-time offer. Fill my intake form at bit.ly/therapyintakeform to book your discounted session before it ends!

10/02/2025

💔 This Valentine's, take the first step toward healing your relationships. I'm offering 50% off therapy sessions for those facing challenges like:

- Communication Difficulties
- Trust and Betrayal
- Conflict Patterns
- Emotional Intimacy Issues
- Sexual Trauma or Intimacy Issues
- Jealousy and Insecurity
- Parenting Stress
- Attachment Issues
- Emotional Neglect or Abuse
- Codependency
- Financial Stress
- Coping with Major Life Changes
- Blended Family Struggles
- Growing Apart
- Grief, Loss, and Trauma Recovery

🌱 Together, we can work through these challenges and help you create stronger, healthier connections. DM to book your session today!

01/02/2025

Have you ever set a boundary only to feel guilty, second-guess yourself, or let it slide the moment someone pushes back?

For many, struggling with boundaries isn’t just a bad habit—it’s a survival response. If you grew up in environments where saying “no” led to conflict, rejection, or punishment, your brain may now associate boundaries with danger. So even as an adult, enforcing them can feel uncomfortable, triggering anxiety or guilt.

I’ve seen it in my clients, and I’ve felt it myself. Setting a boundary can feel like you’re being selfish or difficult. But here’s the truth: Boundaries are not about pushing people away; they are about protecting your well-being.

So, what do you do when sticking to boundaries feels impossible? Here are a few things that help:

✅ Start Small – Begin with one simple boundary, like not answering work messages after hours or saying “no” to something minor.

✅ Expect Discomfort – If you’re used to people-pleasing, setting boundaries will feel uncomfortable at first. That doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong—it means you’re growing.

✅ Stick to It – Some people may push back at first. That’s normal. Stand firm. The right people will respect your limits; the wrong ones will reveal themselves.

✅ Remember: It’s Not Selfish – Boundaries protect your energy and peace, allowing you to show up as your best self in every area of life.

If setting and keeping boundaries has been hard for you, you’re not alone. It takes time, practice, and sometimes healing from the past.

What’s one boundary you need to set (or reinforce) this year? Let’s talk in the comments. ⬇️

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