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Stories, encouragement, and gentle wisdom for the healing road.

If You Hurt Me, I’ll Steal From You

September 16, 2026

Sometimes the behaviors we develop when we are young can be connected to experiences we do not fully understand at the time. When we feel hurt, afraid, powerless, or unable to express what we need, we may find our own ways of coping. In this conversation, Adeline shares a personal story about stealing and reflects…
The Pain of “Goodbye”: Why I Never Say It

September 16, 2026

Sometimes one word can carry a lifetime of emotion. For Adeline, that word is “goodbye.” What may seem like an ordinary word can bring up feelings of separation, loss, and uncertainty. In this conversation, Adeline shares why she avoids saying goodbye and what the word means to her. 💔 Why Goodbye Can Hurt Saying goodbye…
Stories From Boarding School

September 16, 2026

Some of the most meaningful stories from our lives come from childhood. They may be funny. They may be difficult. They may be surprising. And sometimes, they are a mixture of all three. In this conversation, Adeline shares more stories from her time at boarding school and reflects on the experiences that became part of…
I Had to Shut Up

September 16, 2026

Sometimes, losing your voice is about more than being unable to speak. For Adeline, being told to “shut up” became connected to fear, punishment, and the feeling that she was not allowed to explain herself. These experiences can stay with us long after childhood. 💭 When You Don’t Feel Heard Adeline says that she lost…
📖 The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer (Summary)

September 16, 2026

🌿 Main Idea You are not every thought or feeling that passes through your mind. You are the person noticing them. Thoughts come and go.Feelings come and go.You can learn to observe them without letting them control you. 🧠 1. Watch Your Thoughts Your mind talks all day. Instead of believing every thought, notice it:…
How We Survived Boarding

September 16, 2026

Sometimes the stories from our childhood stay with us for a very long time. Boarding school can be a major transition for a child. Being away from home, learning to follow new rules, and adapting to a different environment can create experiences that shape us. In this conversation, Adeline looks back on how she and…
I Became a Thief at Boarding School

September 15, 2026

Growing up can be complicated. Sometimes childhood experiences are shaped by circumstances we do not fully understand until much later. In this conversation, Adeline shares a personal story from her time at boarding school and talks about becoming a “thief.” Her story gives us an opportunity to look at childhood behavior with curiosity and compassion,…
Finding My Voice

September 15, 2026

There are experiences in life that can make us afraid to speak. For Adeline, being told to “shut up” was not simply about being quiet. It was connected to fear. Fear of being hit. Fear of being beaten. Fear of being sent away. Over time, those experiences can affect how a person feels about using…
You Matter Too

September 15, 2026

After a brain injury, one of the hardest lessons can be learning that you matter too. 💗 You may have spent much of your life taking care of other people. 🤝 Your family. 💗 Your friends. 🏠 Your responsibilities. 💼 Your work. You may have been the person who always helped, solved problems, showed up,…
You Matter Too

September 13, 2026

After a brain injury, learning to care for yourself can feel complicated. You may be used to taking care of everyone else. Your family. Your friends. Your work. Your responsibilities. You may have spent years being the person who gives, helps, fixes, organizes, and shows up. Then brain injury changes your capacity. Suddenly, you may…