There was a time in my life when I thought healing meant finally “getting it right.” I thought if I journaled enough, stayed positive, and kept showing up for everyone around me, the pain I was carrying would somehow dissolve quietly in the background.

What I’ve learned—and what I now teach—is that healing isn’t a straight line. It’s more like a spiral. You revisit old lessons with new eyes. You break open and come back together again. And sometimes, rest is the most radical form of progress.

The Myth of “Fixed”

So many of us—especially those of us raised to survive rather than feel—grew up thinking that to heal meant to fix what was broken. But healing isn’t about fixing who you are. It’s about remembering who you were before the world told you to shrink, harden, or hide.

The truth is:
Healing is messy.
Healing is sacred.
And healing is yours, even when it doesn’t look like anyone else’s.

Journaling as a Healing Companion

Journaling became my anchor during times when I couldn’t find the words out loud. It gave me a safe space to explore my fears, my dreams, my boundaries, and my identity.

That’s why I created The Healing Path to True Authenticity—a guided journal rooted in trauma-informed care, self-reflection, and the belief that we all deserve to come home to ourselves. Whether you’re in therapy, on your own path, or somewhere in between, this journal is for you.

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being honest. And that’s where healing begins.

🌿 Try This Prompt

Journal Prompt:
What part of myself have I been silencing to keep the peace? What would it feel like to let her speak freely?

Write without judgment. Let your truth pour out, even if it’s messy. Especially if it’s messy.

💛 An Invitation to Begin (or Begin Again)

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t need a clear plan or perfect morning routine. All you need is willingness. A pen. A little courage. And space to be real with yourself.

Wherever you are on your journey, you are not behind.

If you’re looking for a tool to help guide your process—or a soft space to land—The Healing Path to True Authenticity is available for individuals, therapists, and clinics. I’d be honored to share it with you or your clients.

🛍️ Explore the journal at www.selfiecaretherapy.com
📩 Or reach out: selfiecaretherapy@gmail.com