Trauma: Let’s Bust Some Myths

What is trauma? Trauma is a distressing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, diminishes their sense of self and their ability to feel the full range of emotions and experiences. So what does this mean? It means that you don’t have to be a victim of abuse, loss, orContinue reading “Trauma: Let’s Bust Some Myths”

Happiness: Can You Fake It ‘Till You Make It?

Do you ever find yourself perpetually unhappy, or even just kind of “blah”? A slave to the daily grind, waking up each day just to go to bed and do it all over again? Even though you may have great friends, the perfect boyfriend, and tons of followers on Instagram, a house and a dog,Continue reading “Happiness: Can You Fake It ‘Till You Make It?”

Let me introduce myself

Hi there! I’m Danielle. My passion for helping others has been deep rooted and often misguided. My heart was always in the right place, but I learned at a young age that unsolicited advice doesn’t make you too many friends. So instead, I’ve become an introspective, solitary creature who, like many stay-at-home moms, craves adultContinue reading “Let me introduce myself”