Grace & Emerge Recovery

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People misunderstand dissociation because it doesn't look like traditional distress. You're not crying or panicking. You...
02/18/2026

People misunderstand dissociation because it doesn't look like traditional distress.

You're not crying or panicking. You're just...gone. Unreachable. Somewhere else.

But dissociation isn't peaceful or calm. It's your mind's last-resort strategy for handling something it can't integrate. When you dissociate, you're not choosing to check out. Your system is choosing to preserve you by creating distance from something too big, too fast, or too much.

The work is about slowly building a sense of safety that makes presence feel possible.

02/11/2026

Getting “triggered” has, unfortunately, become synonymous with being dramatic.

But what it actually means is that your nervous system is highly attuned to specific patterns that once signaled danger. When you get triggered, you're not making it up or choosing to feel that way. Your body is producing a real physiological response based on stored information from your past.

In treatment, the goal is to build enough awareness that you can recognize when your nervous system is referencing old data and gently redirect your attention to what's true at the moment.

We’re proud to welcome Erica Macero, MSW, LCSW-S as the new Chief Clinical Officer at Grace & Emerge Recovery.Erica brin...
02/06/2026

We’re proud to welcome Erica Macero, MSW, LCSW-S as the new Chief Clinical Officer at Grace & Emerge Recovery.

Erica brings a rare combination of clinical expertise, thoughtful leadership, and genuine heart. With advanced training in DBT, TF-CBT, and EFT, along with years of experience working with complex trauma and attachment wounds, she is a true force in the behavioral health field.

She was drawn to Grace & Emerge because of who we are at our core. Heart-centered, trauma-focused, and grounded in relationships. Today, she is helping carry that mission forward with clarity and intention.

We are grateful to have her on our leadership team and excited for what this next chapter holds.

02/04/2026

Emotional safety isn’t just about being kind. It’s about being consistent, responsive, and present.

It’s what helps us feel calm in our bodies, clear in our relationships, and safe to show up fully. Without it, everything else feels harder.

If you’ve never had it, it makes sense that it’s hard to trust it now.

01/28/2026

If you’ve ever gone from calm to overwhelmed in seconds, you’re not alone.

When feelings come too fast, too big, or all at once, it’s easy to become emotionally dysregulated. It’s something that happens when your nervous system learned to stay alert, all the time.

It’s not your fault. There’s nothing shameful about needing steadiness.

01/21/2026

When love and harm get tangled together, our brains can confuse chaos for connection.

Trauma bonding is the nervous system trying to stay safe, even if it hurts.

You weren’t choosing to get hurt. You were choosing closeness, with the tools you had at the time.

01/14/2026

If you’ve ever felt like your body was on autopilot but your mind was somewhere else, you’ve likely experienced dissociation.

It’s something the brain does when the present moment feels too much to process. It can feel like zoning out, going quiet, forgetting where you were, or watching yourself from far away.

It’s something your nervous system learned to do in order to keep going.

You don’t have to fix it overnight. You just have to start noticing.

Say yes to yourself. 737-257-5549
01/07/2026

Say yes to yourself. 737-257-5549

As we welcome 2026, we’re filled with gratitude for the women and families who make our work so meaningful.Thank you for...
01/01/2026

As we welcome 2026, we’re filled with gratitude for the women and families who make our work so meaningful.

Thank you for being part of the Grace & Emerge community. Wishing you a safe, joyful, and hopeful New Year.

No more white-knuckling your way through the day.Here, your nervous system gets to slow down.Your brain gets a break fro...
12/31/2025

No more white-knuckling your way through the day.
Here, your nervous system gets to slow down.
Your brain gets a break from constant alarms.
Your body starts to believe it’s safe.

It’s not a spa day. It’s just a better baseline.

The women who finish our program leave understanding who they are.They know their patterns. They know how to regulate. T...
12/24/2025

The women who finish our program leave understanding who they are.

They know their patterns. They know how to regulate. They know what feels safe in their body and what doesn't.

That’s not magic. That’s good treatment.

Sending out warm wishes for a season filled with light, love, and new beginnings.Happy Holidays from all of us at Grace ...
12/22/2025

Sending out warm wishes for a season filled with light, love, and new beginnings.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Grace & Emerge Recovery.

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