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Inner Child Healing: Learning to Show Up for the Younger Version of You

Inner Child Healing: Learning to Show Up for the Younger Version of You

by Tammy Bost | Jun 19, 2026 | Childhood Trauma, Coping, Mindfulness, Uncategorized

Dear reader, Have you ever noticed that a small moment can bring up a much bigger feeling? Maybe someone’s tone makes you feel rejected. Maybe making a mistake leaves you spiraling into shame or guilt. Maybe you are constantly trying to prove that you are good enough,...
Why Do Small Moments Feel So Big? Recognizing When Your Inner Child Is Asking for Support

Why Do Small Moments Feel So Big? Recognizing When Your Inner Child Is Asking for Support

by Tammy Bost | Jun 10, 2026 | Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Coping

Dear reader, Have you ever had a reaction that felt bigger than the moment? Maybe someone did not text you back, and suddenly your mind started spiraling. Maybe your partner seemed distant, and you immediately wondered if you did something wrong. Maybe you made a...
From Survival Mode to Self-Trust: What Healing Childhood Trauma Can Give You

From Survival Mode to Self-Trust: What Healing Childhood Trauma Can Give You

by Tammy Bost | Apr 29, 2026 | Childhood Trauma, Coping, Trauma

Dear reader, If you’ve spent most of your life just trying to get through the day… I see you. Maybe you’ve learned how to keep it together on the outside.You show up, you work hard, you take care of others, you do what needs to be done. But inside, it can feel very...
False Spring & Emotional Whiplash: Why Hope Can Feel Scary After Anxiety or Trauma

False Spring & Emotional Whiplash: Why Hope Can Feel Scary After Anxiety or Trauma

by Tammy Bost | Mar 17, 2026 | Coping, Mindfulness, Seasonal Depression, Understanding

Dear reader, If you live in Michigan, you know about false spring. One 55-degree day and suddenly we’re outside without coats, cracking windows, dreaming about fresh starts. And then… it snows again. That emotional whiplash? That “I thought we were past this” feeling?...
A New Year Doesn’t Mean a New You — It Means a More Honest One

A New Year Doesn’t Mean a New You — It Means a More Honest One

by Tammy Bost | Jan 6, 2026 | Anxiety, Coping, Mindfulness, Seasonal Depression, Understanding

The start of a new year often arrives with pressure. New goals. New habits. New versions of ourselves. And while intention-setting can be meaningful, it can also quietly reinforce the belief that who you are right now isn’t enough. If you’re already exhausted, burned...
When the Holidays Feel Heavy: A Therapist’s Guide to Navigating Seasonal Depression, Emotional Overwhelm, and Winter Transitions

When the Holidays Feel Heavy: A Therapist’s Guide to Navigating Seasonal Depression, Emotional Overwhelm, and Winter Transitions

by Tammy Bost | Dec 15, 2025 | Coping, Seasonal Depression

Embrace the Season with Empowerment Dear reader, How are you doing? And I don’t mean the version you offer at work or at holiday gatherings.I mean the quieter version of you. The one that carries more than anyone realizes.The part of you that often feels heavier when...
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