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Red Leaf Alternative Healing

Mindset Transformation Coach and international best-selling author.

01/15/2026

Our little Leilah has turned 5 years old today.
This little girl shines so bright and lightens up my days, even when she's not with me.

Her parents gave her the nickname pie. Although I have many nicknames for her like yummy cakes, chicken nugget snuggle bug, pie really does fit her because she’s a slice of happiness. Small, sweet, and always bringing comfort and smiles wherever she goes.

She's super witty and observant. She can look at me and see I may be a bit overwhelmed with some task I may be doing and She will smile and say Craaazy Morning! Then pause and make sure it made me laugh which it always does.

She's so warm and kind but will not allow her boundaries to be crossed which makes us all proud.

I hope you have an amazing day today. Just know I celebrate you everyday, and love you more than you could ever know!

05/29/2025

Were ready for the rodeo and Reba!

05/02/2025

Healing isn’t just about processing the past. It’s about creating a future where you finally feel safe, loved, and at peace.

For so long, survival mode may have felt like the only option.

Being on edge, over-explaining yourself, waiting for the next moment of chaos, those patterns kept you safe once, but they are not meant to be your forever.

You deserve more than just getting through the day. You deserve softness.

You deserve joy. You deserve rest.

Your nervous system deserves to experience calm. Your mind deserves to believe in good things. And your heart deserves relationships that feel safe and supportive.

Your healing journey isn’t selfish. It’s necessary.

When you heal, you don’t just change your life, you create a ripple effect that allows others to heal, too.

What’s one way you’re creating a sense of safety in your life? Let me know in the comments.

05/01/2025

If you feel guilty for prioritizing yourself, ask yourself:

Who taught me that my needs don’t matter?

Guilt doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. It means you were conditioned to put yourself last.

Somewhere along the way, you learned that being "good" meant being selfless, that saying no was selfish, and that your worth was tied to how much you could give.

But that’s not the truth.

Healing means unlearning the belief that you have to earn rest, peace, and self-care.

You don’t have to prove your worth by overextending yourself. You are allowed to take up space, set boundaries, and protect your energy, without guilt.

What’s one way you’re prioritizing yourself today?

Let me know in the comments.

04/30/2025

Healing isn’t always obvious. It’s not just about feeling lighter or having breakthrough moments.

Sometimes, it looks like pausing before reacting, noticing when old habits no longer feel right, saying no to relationships that drain you, and trusting yourself more, without needing outside validation.

Even when it feels slow, even when it feels like nothing is changing, you are healing.

What’s one sign of healing you’ve noticed in yourself? Let me know in the comments.

04/29/2025

If setting boundaries feels hard, it’s not because you’re incapable.

It’s because trauma wired you to prioritize others over yourself.

You were taught that saying no would disappoint people.

You believed that keeping others happy meant you were safe. You felt like setting boundaries would push people away.

But your needs matter. Your peace is worth protecting.

Boundaries don’t make you selfish. They make you self-respecting.

You are not responsible for how others react to your boundaries. The right people will respect them, not resent them.

What’s one boundary you’ve been afraid to set? Let’s talk in the comments.

04/28/2025

If you feel stuck in your healing, it’s not because you aren’t trying.

It’s because trauma keeps you in patterns that feel familiar, even if they no longer serve you.

💡 Waiting to "feel ready" before healing? Growth happens when you take action, even when it’s uncomfortable.

💡 Replaying old pain? Healing isn’t about rewriting the past. It’s about reclaiming your future.

💡 Still seeing yourself through your trauma? You are not just what happened to you. You are what you choose to become.

You don’t have to wait for the perfect moment to heal. The moment you decide, you are already on your way.

What’s one thing keeping you stuck? Let’s talk in the comments.

04/25/2025

Healing has no timeline. No finish line. No deadline.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not healing “fast enough,” like you should be further along by now, or like you’re still stuck in patterns you thought you had already moved past, you are not alone.

Growth isn’t linear. Some days, you’ll feel free and strong.

Other days, the weight of the past might pull you down again.

But here’s what matters: you are still moving forward.

Even when you can’t see it, even when progress feels invisible, every moment of self-awareness, every time you choose yourself, every time you show up for your healing, it counts.

You are not behind. You are exactly where you need to be.

Save this post as a reminder for the days when doubt creeps in.

04/24/2025

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “not enough,” you’re not alone. But here’s the truth, this belief isn’t fact, it’s conditioning.

Somewhere along the way, you were made to feel small.

Maybe by people who projected their own insecurities onto you.

Maybe by a world that told you your worth was based on how much you achieve or how perfect you appear. But none of that is true.

Healing means unlearning the idea that your worth is something you have to prove.

You don’t have to be more of anything to deserve love, peace, or happiness. You were always enough, exactly as you are.

Which one of these reminders resonates most with you today? Let me know in the comments.

04/23/2025

After trauma, self-worth can feel fragile, like something you have to earn back.

But here’s the truth: you were always worthy.

Healing your self-worth means:
- Speaking to yourself with the same kindness you give others.
- Releasing the belief that your value depends on how others treat you.
- Learning to accept love and support, instead of pushing it away.
- Recognizing that small steps forward still count as progress.

Your self-worth isn’t something you need to prove. It’s something you need to remember.

Which of these steps do you struggle with most? Let’s talk in the comments.

04/22/2025

Healing can feel exhausting, because your mind and body are working overtime to unlearn what they once thought was survival.

If you feel emotionally drained, it’s not because you’re weak.

It’s because you’ve been carrying too much for too long.

Give yourself permission to:
- Stop over-explaining yourself to people who don’t understand
- Take breaks from heavy conversations when you need to
- Feel joy without guilt, even while healing

Rest isn’t a luxury. It’s part of the process.

What’s one way you recharge when you’re feeling drained?

Let me know in the comments.

04/21/2025

Healing from the aftermath of abuse is a journey, and it starts with shifting your mindset.

Acknowledge what happened, but don’t let it define you.

Shift from surviving to healing, believe you deserve peace and happiness.

Prioritize your self-care and protect your peace with healthy boundaries.

Take small steps forward and celebrate your healing process.

If you’re looking for support on this journey, my book Sweet Freedom Whispered in My Ear offers guidance on reclaiming your life and peace. Available now on Amazon.

What’s one thing you can do today to take a small step toward healing? Share in the comments.

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