Healing Roots On Up

Healing Roots On Up Mental Health Advocate • Veteran • TBI Survivor • Focused on healing, resilience, and strong families

04/25/2026

Sometimes the only place I can hear myself think… is out here.
Hands in the dirt. No noise. No pressure. Just space.
This is where I come back to myself.

04/21/2026

You can dislike gerrymandering and still recognize that fairness sometimes means responding to an uneven playing field. It’s not about winning, it’s about balance.

04/16/2026

Unlearning everything I thought made me strong… and choosing something better.

04/10/2026

This is a side of my life I don’t share often.
This is Angie… my partner, and Eason, my son.

We’ve been through a lot together. Not perfect, not easy, but committed to doing the work, healing what needs to be healed, and learning how to show up better for each other every day.

This trip to the mountains meant more than just getting away. It was connection, growth, and being present.

Eason hiked nearly 700 feet of elevation in under a mile… not even five years old yet. I was proud of him in a way that’s hard to put into words.

Just a glimpse into our life… the real work, the real love, and the real moments in between.

03/29/2026

I used to think patriarchy was just a word people threw around until I realized I was benefiting from something I didn’t even understand this isn’t about blaming men it’s about becoming aware of the system we were raised in and choosing to see it differently

03/27/2026

To the men who were never told this was okay… it is. You don’t have to carry it alone. If this hits, my story is in From A**hole To Alright: A Life Rewritten Through Self-Reflection, Therapy, and Conscious Change. Link in bio.

03/25/2026

Most of us think we’re informed… but we’re often just informed by one side. Every outlet has bias, even the ones we trust. If we only listen to what aligns with us, we stay comfortable… but limited. Real awareness comes from widening your lens, questioning narratives, and being willing to hear perspectives that challenge you. That’s where understanding begins.

03/17/2026

From A**hole To Alright is a raw and honest memoir about self-reflection, accountability, and personal transformation. Steven Francisci shares his journey of confronting his own behaviors, unpacking deeply ingrained patterns, and doing the hard work of change. This book challenges readers to look inward, take responsibility, and realize that real growth starts with the courage to face yourself.

03/16/2026

Real change begins the moment we stop defending our behavior and start honestly examining it. Self-reflection isn’t about beating yourself up. It’s about having the courage to look inward, take accountability for the harm we’ve caused, and choose to grow from it. That’s where integrity is built and where transformation truly begins.

Before deconstruction, I shared my testimony the way I was taught to share it. Looking back now, I can see how much of t...
03/14/2026

Before deconstruction, I shared my testimony the way I was taught to share it. Looking back now, I can see how much of that story was shaped by the expectations of the community around me. Deconstruction didn’t erase my story. It helped me tell it more honestly.
What has your experience been around testimony time? What patterns have you noticed?

03/13/2026

How many of us grew up performing versions of ourselves just to belong? I know I did. I adapted to the people around me, amplified certain interests, and played roles that felt acceptable because rejection felt worse than losing myself. The truth is when we wear masks to fit in, we’re not really letting people know who we are. Letting go of that performance has been uncomfortable, and yes, my circle has gotten smaller. But authenticity has a way of bringing the right people into your life. I talk about this journey in my book From A**hole to Alright. What role did you play to belong, and are you ready to let it go?

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