Cindy Baracchini LMFT

11/15/2025

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11/15/2025

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11/11/2025

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Today is Veterans Day, and it’s no secret that veterans struggle with their mental health at much higher rates than the general population. PTSD, substance-use disorders, depression, and other conditions are common, but still stigmatized, for this population.

It’s normal to feel frustrated at the lack of support and isolation that a veteran status can bring. You are not alone. Here are some small steps you can take to keep caring for your mental health as best you can:

💙 Use your own words to talk to friends and family.

Whether for fear of judgment or fear of saying something wrong, it can be hard to put words to what we’re feeling. It can be difficult to explain where the feelings are coming from to someone who hasn’t had the same experiences as you. Be patient with yourself. It’s okay if it takes time to open up, but keep working toward it. Share or explain when you’re ready. Identify triggers or things that make your mental health harder, and communicate that with loved ones as best you can.

💙 Connect with other veterans.

Millions of veterans across the country suffer in silence. If each person is empowered to reach out, the culture can shift from one of “fake it till you make it” to one of community support. It’s normal for veterans to feel anger and frustration toward their friends and family who don’t understand what they’ve been through. Forming a community you can talk to regularly that does understand can help this feel less isolating and intense. Peer support, group counseling, and other options exist for veterans seeking this care.

💙 Understand the su***de risk.

Approximately 17 veterans die by su***de every day. It’s important to be educated about su***de: what su***de ideation looks and feels like, how it shows up, and how you can receive support. Knowing these risks and warning signs can also help you be a support to your fellow veterans.
Knowing when to reduce your access to fi****ms, when to ask for help, and what to say when reaching out can be the life-saving difference between healing and tragedy.

💙 Never forget that you are not alone.

There are people who see you, care about you, and want you to thrive.

✨ Resources for Veterans:
Wounded Warrior Project - woundedwarriorproject.org
Cohen Veterans Network - cohenveteransnetwork.org
Give An Hour - giveanhour.org
Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) - vetcenter.va.gov
Veterans Crisis Line - Call 988, then press 1

11/10/2025

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11/10/2025

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The Moment You Start Googling Someone Else’s Treatment of You Is the Biggest Red Flag You’ll Ever Need
When you find yourself typing questions into a search bar to make sense of someone’s behaviour — wondering why they treat you with silence, cruelty, or confusion — that’s your sign. Healthy relationships don’t leave you searching the internet for answers; they make you feel safe, seen, and understood.
Googling their behaviour usually means you’re trying to find logic where there is none. You’re hoping that maybe it’s stress, miscommunication, or misunderstanding. But more often than not, it’s manipulation, emotional neglect, or control — and deep down, you already know it.
People who care about you don’t leave you guessing. They don’t make you question your worth or reality. The need to research someone’s treatment of you is not curiosity — it’s survival mode. It’s your intuition screaming that something isn’t right.
When you reach that point, believe what you’re feeling. You don’t need more proof, you need boundaries. The right person will never make you search for reasons to justify their mistreatment.

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Behind The Mask: The Rise Of The Narcissist

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15 Rules To Deal With Narcissistic People.: How To Stay Sane And Break The Chain.

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A Narcissists Handbook: The ultimate guide to understanding and overcoming narcissistic and emotional abuse.

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Boundaries with Narcissists: Safeguarding Emotional, Psychological, and Physical Independence.

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11/09/2025

11/09/2025

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11/07/2025

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Good morning, sweet friends. Wishing you a kind & gentle day. 💙🍂☕

"I see you over there with your courageous heart. Keep going."

Much love & respect, Carolyn
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11/07/2025

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11/06/2025

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"To be yourself in a world that
Is constantly trying to make you something else, is the greatest accomplishment." 🌟
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

11/06/2025

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Boundaries aren’t about distance — they’re about clarity.

They tell others, “Here’s how to love me without losing yourself.”

In therapy, I see how often people mistake boundaries for rejection.

But healthy boundaries are an act of connection — they make real intimacy possible.

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11/05/2025

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Every outburst, argument, or emotional response feeds their control. The real power comes when you stop engaging and let silence be your strategy.

What helps you stay calm when they try to create chaos?

Click the link in my bio to watch my latest videos and learn how to stay in control no matter how they try to provoke you.