Together From Afar

01/26/2026

💬 “Give back!”

Today’s Life Step is Service & Purpose — the final step in this cycle of growth.
It’s about taking everything you’ve learned and turning it outward, offering kindness, support, and presence in ways that feel authentic to you.

Service doesn’t require perfection. It simply asks:
“How can I use what I’ve gained to make someone else’s path a little easier?” 🌿

Where in your life can you offer a small act of purpose today?

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The Life Step 12 is a pop art image showing a woman wanting to help others at the end of her journey.

01/19/2026

💬 “Pause here.”

Today’s Life Step is Mindful Connection.
It’s not about retreating—it’s about arriving. Arriving in your body. Arriving in your mind. Arriving in your heart.
When we pause long enough to listen, we begin to understand what our inner world has been asking for. 🌿

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Life Step 11 with stairs and a bubble with "Connect with the present" pop art with teal. orange, and red colors.

01/12/2026

💬 “Check in!”

Today’s Life Step is Daily Reflection — a simple yet transformational practice.
It’s not grand gestures. It’s the habit of asking: “How did I show up today? What did I need? What will I do tomorrow?”
Because staying aligned, grounded, and emotionally healthy happens in the small, consistent moments. 🌿

Discover more about this transformative process here: https://wix.to/1wmPWrF

Life Step 10 pop art with stairs and a thought bubble with "Keep doing it" inside.

01/05/2026

💬 “Let’s talk…”

In Life Step 9: Making Amends, we move from repairing to reconnecting.
It’s not about fixing everything. It’s about showing up with honesty, humility, and action.
Whether the other side is ready or not, your readiness matters. 🌿

Read more here: https://wix.to/pMKZ50T

pop art of life step 9 with two hands shaking with a thought bubble saying "I'll do my part."

12/29/2025

💬 “Fix it!”

Today’s Life Step is Repair & Responsibility — a principal moment of growth where alignment meets action.
It’s the part where we stop blaming and start owning what’s ours to fix—because healing requires a humble hand and a steady heart. 🌿

Read more here: https://wix.to/QmoaJaE

pop art of a woman with a thought bubble with the text "letting go".

12/26/2025

I see how draining family gatherings can be — here are three simple, trauma‑informed boundary tools you can try today to restore your energy: 1) Set a clear time limit on visits and share it kindly, 2) Use a short, rehearsed phrase to pause conversations that feel unsafe, 3) Schedule 15–30 minutes afterward for a calming ritual just for you. These steps are respectful, practical, and meant to protect your emotional safety. If you want more support navigating family dynamics in Texas or Ohio, I’m here to help: https://wix.to/w349V2w 🌿💬 Please share which strategy you’ll try first.

12/25/2025

I see you — if today feels heavy, that's okay. Take one slow breath, place a hand over your heart, and name one small thing that feels steady or true right now. You don’t have to carry everything alone; choosing support is a sign of strength, not failure.
Visit https://wix.to/ZaV4mMa to book or learn more. You’re not alone.

12/23/2025

Holiday gatherings can stir up unexpected stress — I want to offer a simple, two-minute grounding practice you can use right before an event to steady your body and calm your mind. Start with a quick body scan: notice your feet, legs, hips, chest, shoulders and jaw, softening each area as you exhale. Then try paced breathing: inhale for 4 counts, hold 1, exhale for 6 — repeat twice. This combo reduces physiological arousal and helps you show up more present and connected. I teach evidence-aligned techniques like this in trauma-informed telehealth sessions, so you don’t have to go it alone. If you’d like more tools or support, I’m here. https://wix.to/AHbuLf0

12/15/2025

💬 “I’m ready!”

Today’s Life Step is Willingness to Grow — a shift from staying put to leaning into possibility.
It doesn’t mean you have to have all the answers. It simply means you’re open to what’s possible.

Read more: https://wix.to/4ayF3Hw

A pop art of a woman looking deep in thought the text "readiness change"

12/08/2025

💬 “Speak up!”

In Life Step 5—Honest Sharing—we move from private reflection into spoken truth.
It’s not about oversharing. It’s about sharing with someone safe so we don’t carry alone.
When we speak, our inner voice gets lighter and our connection grows. 🌿

Read more: https://wix.to/2xUzMmX

Pop art of step 5: honest sharing in colorful colors.

12/05/2025

I want to share a 60‑second breathing tool you can use between tense moments — at work, with kids, or anytime overwhelm creeps in. Sit or stand, place one hand on your belly, inhale for 4 seconds, hold 1 second, exhale for 6 seconds. Repeat twice. Expect a softening in your chest, steadier heartbeat, and clearer focus. Use it before a meeting, after a hard conversation, or when you need to pause and center. I teach simple practices like this alongside trauma‑informed telehealth support at Together From Afar to help you feel safer and more grounded. Try it now and share if it helped — learn more: https://wix.to/Cgdf04B