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wisterianwoman · 5 days

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Grief and Trauma: On Grieving A Parent Who Hurt You

Today, we're going to break the silence around the grief that comes from losing a parent - whether suddenly or gradually, by force or by choice - and the complicated emotions surrounding that loss when your parents inflicted trauma upon you.

parental grief and trauma: missing someone who hurt you This is a heavy subject, but it’s one I feel needs to be talked about. If you’ve read my father’s story, you’ll know that I lost my dad to alcoholism when I was only nine years old. That in itself was extremely hard, painful, and traumatizing, but there’s a lot I didn’t write about that is the reality of growing up with an alcoholic…

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wisterianwoman · 19 days

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10 Mistakes You're Making With Soup

Master the art of soup-making with expert tips to avoid common soup mistakes. From seasoning secrets to mastering creamy textures, learn how to elevate your soups from ordinary to extraordinary. Uncover the secrets of building flavor, perfecting consistency, and crafting wholesome soups from scratch. Generally speaking, I like to live my life humbly, knowing there’s always more to learn and many…

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wisterianwoman · 26 days

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What to Expect As a Beginner Runner

From navigating self-doubt to triumph, learn the essentials for any beginner runner. Explore vital insights, including pacing strategies, footwear selection, and mental resilience tips, to kickstart your own fulfilling running adventure. Me? Running For Fun? I never thought I’d become someone who runs for fun. No, really. The pacer test in school? Absolute trauma. I would always fail the mile,…

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wisterianwoman · 1 month

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What is Shadow Work, and How Do I Do It?

What is Shadow Work, and how can it help you? Are you ready to confront your shadows and emerge into the light of authenticity and wholeness?

Within each of us, under the surface that we show to others, is a dark side, or a shadow self just beneath our skin. It sounds like a supervillain origin story when I put it that way, but I’m really just talking about the psychological concept of shadow work. What is Shadow Work? Within the shadow, we confront aspects of ourselves we’d rather keep concealed: our fears, insecurities, traumas,…

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wisterianwoman · 1 month

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Shrimp Farro Spring Salad

Crave this vibrant Shrimp and Farro Salad, where tender grains meet zesty lemon shrimp in a delightful harmony of flavors. Funny story – I actually have a shellfish allergy. I always hear cautionary tales about shellfish allergies—how a mere taste could send someone into anaphylactic shock, how they couldn’t even breathe in the same room as a shrimp cocktail without risking their life. It was…

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wisterianwoman · 1 month

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It's Time to Leave Hustle Culture Behind

Escape the hustle culture trap and find a softer, slower life. Rediscover joy, balance, and well-being beyond productivity.

Escape the hustle culture trap and embrace a softer, slower life. Rediscover joy, balance, and well-being beyond productivity “Rise and grind.” “Hustle harder.” “Sleep is for the weak.” These are just a few of the rallying cries of hustle culture that bombard us daily, glorifying busyness and perpetuating the myth that success is synonymous with ceaseless productivity. We’re inundated with…

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wisterianwoman · 1 month

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How to Regulate Your Nervous System for a Balanced Life

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wisterianwoman · 2 months

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10 Resourceful Ways to Repurpose Your Food Scraps

Wondering how to use your food scraps so they don't go to waste? Shift your perspective and discover innovative ways to transform what once seemed disposable into valuable resources, all while saving money and expressing gratitude for every ingredient.

Wondering how to use your food scraps so they don’t go to waste? Shift your perspective and discover innovative ways to transform what once seemed disposable into valuable resources, all while saving money and expressing gratitude for the full use of every ingredient. When you start eating more whole foods and fresh fruits and vegetables, you may soon find yourself with a lot of food…

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wisterianwoman · 2 months

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Vegan Pho with Crispy Tofu

Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or gathering with friends, this aromatic Vegan Pho infused with star anise and ginger envelops tender rice noodles and an assortment of fresh vegetables.

Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or gathering with friends, this aromatic Vegan Pho infused with star anise and ginger envelops tender rice noodles and an assortment of fresh vegetables. Cravings have a way of leading us down unexpected culinary paths, don’t they? As I found myself yearning for something entirely outside my usual palate, a distant memory surfaced – the tantalizing aroma of…

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wisterianwoman · 2 months

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Build Your Sense of Self & Self-Esteem: Solving Your Identity Crisis

We live in a culture with a perpetual identity crisis. Our sense of self is constantly bombarded by external influences, and we navigate an all-you-can-stomach buffet of identities, each vying for our undying allegiance. How can you find the real you?

Are you struggling to find your sense of self and build self-esteem in a world filled with conflicting identities and societal pressures? Read on to uncover the building blocks to your sense of self, while solving the puzzle of your identity crisis. Society’s Perpetual Identity Crisis We live in a culture with a perpetual identity crisis. Our sense of self is constantly bombarded by external…

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wisterianwoman · 2 months

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3 'Healthy' Habits That Are Actually Ruining Your Health

In this article, we're going to cut through the noise and take a hard look at three healthy habit imposters to see if they're really doing us any favors.

In a world inundated with a million conflicting messages about health and wellness, it’s hard to know who to trust. Everyone and their neighbor claims to be an expert, pushing their latest fad diets, extreme exercise routines, and hustle-until-you-drop mentalities. But let’s face it, most of us aren’t experts. I’m not a nutritionist or a personal trainer, but I’ve done my homework, and I don’t…

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wisterianwoman · 2 months

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DIY Shake-N-Bake Chicken Drumsticks

Finally. An affordable, high-protein, super easy weeknight meal that everyone can agree on. I mean, who doesn't like fried chicken? But these drumsticks aren't fried, they're baked. Even better, you don't even need to crack an egg.

Discover the ultimate weeknight dinner solution with these easy, healthy Shake n’ Bake Chicken Drumsticks – crispy, flavorful, and hassle-free. Finally. An affordable, high-protein, super easy weeknight meal that everyone can agree on. I mean, who doesn’t like fried chicken? But these drumsticks aren’t fried, they’re baked. Even better, you don’t even need to crack an egg. Here’s how it works:…

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wisterianwoman · 2 months

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From Shame and Abuse To Belonging and Authenticity

Trauma and abuse can instill shame within us, leading to a distorted self-image and a belief that we are inherently flawed or unworthy. To heal, we must challenge the false narratives we've internalized and rediscover our innate worth and resilience.

Walk from shame, trauma, and narcissistic abuse to belonging and authenticity in this informative exploration. Glean insights into trauma, narcissistic abuse, and the quest for belonging, and find empowerment through self-reflection, self-care, and reclaiming your identity. living in silence Time to get sensitive. I really, really struggle with feeling like I belong. When I open my mouth to say…

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wisterianwoman · 2 months

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Blueberry Oat Protein Smoothie

Sip on the goodness of my favorite Blueberry Oat Protein Smoothie, a powerhouse blend of blueberries, oats, and protein-packed ingredients designed to kickstart your day with vitality.

Sip on the goodness of my favorite Blueberry Oat Protein Smoothie, a powerhouse blend of blueberries, oats, and protein-packed ingredients designed to kickstart your day with vitality. Even though it’s still the middle of winter, I’m still on a smoothie kick. Something about the way it gets my whole day off to the right start, and is so easy to make. Prepare to embark on a delightful journey…

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wisterianwoman · 3 months

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The Essential Components of a Perfect Smoothie

I love a good smoothie, and I make a delicious one. Let me know you how in this fruity guide that translates to every flavor profile.

Learn how to make a perfect smoothie in this fruity guide that translates to any flavor profile. They say every cloud has a silver lining, and in my case, that silver lining came in the form of a blender. At the tender age of 17, I found myself unceremoniously handed a pink slip from my job at the local smoothie shop. Now, don’t get me wrong—I’m not bitter about it at all (insert a touch of…

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#fitness journey #flavorful #Food #food blog #fruit recipes #healthy habits #healthy recipes #Lifestyle #perfect smoothie #Recipes #smoothie #smoothie bowl #smoothie recipe #smoothie recipes #Wellness

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wisterianwoman · 3 months

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Tavern-Style Cauliflower Potato Soup

Embark on a culinary quest with my Tavern-Style Cauliflower Potato Soup. This hearty blend of russet potatoes, cauliflower, and thyme, partially blended to perfection, is a comforting reward for every adventurer.

Embark on a culinary quest with my Tavern-Style Cauliflower Potato Soup. This hearty blend of russet potatoes, cauliflower, and thyme, partially blended to perfection, is a comforting reward for every adventurer. It’s a cozy winter day, and you’re gathering together all your nerdiest friends for a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Oh yeah, it’s that kind of party. The mead is flowing, the beasts have…

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wisterianwoman · 3 months

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does everything happen for a reason?

In my senseless grief, I clung to the idea of reason to understand the world. I had to understand why all these terrible things were happening, and if I could, figure out how to stop them. It became my life's mission.

losing faith Everything happens for a reason. Growing up in the Catholic church, this is something I heard a lot, especially from my family. As I’ve written about before, my family is plagued with generational trauma and tragedy. Faith was used as a way to cope and explain away all of the terrible things that were happening, as ‘God’s plan.’ I never identified with this brand of faith.…

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