Category: Emotions
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Loneliness
There is a clear difference between solitude (when I choose to be alone) and loneliness (when I feel unseen or painfully alone). Loneliness is especially painful when it teams up with rejection, abandonment, fear and other painful emotions. At that point my heart starts asking: “Will anyone ever see me? Will I always be alone?” …
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Anxiety
Anxiety is often described as a storm, but for many, it feels more like a vigilant Protector that refuses to sleep. It is a physical and emotional response to the feeling of being unsafe, manifesting in the shallow breath, the tight chest, or the racing thoughts you have carried since childhood. While it can feel…
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7-Day Journal: From Crash to Connection
Compulsive coping is when we repeatedly do something in order to cope with a situation or feeling. Let us take comfort food as an example. If I learned from a young age that chocolate or ice cream make me feel better when I am sad, then I’m going to start eating chocolate every time I…
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Stop the Emotional Free-Fall
Emotional free fall is the experience of suddenly feeling like you’re dropping inside—losing your sense of stability, safety, or control. It’s the moment when emotions become so big or fast that your nervous system can’t keep up, and you feel like you’re spiraling rather than standing on solid ground. People often describe it as: Emotional…
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“All the Ways I Am Seen and Loved”
What is sexualized attachment?Sometimes our nervous system learns that love, comfort, and being chosen only happen in romantic or sexual contexts. This is called sexualized attachment.It often grows in seasons where emotional needs were unseen, or soothing was missing. Healing means gently re-teaching the heart that love also comes through friendship, community, and God’s presence.…
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A weather report…
🌦️ Weather Report: Emotions as information ➡️ Weather reports describe what is happening — not who you are. ⚖️ Verdict: Emotions as identity or judgment ➡️ Verdicts assign meaning, blame, or permanence. 🧠 The Difference Matters Because 🫂 A Healthier Inner Response “This feeling is real, but it is not the whole story.” 🌱 Practice…