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What is Spirituality Without Space for Love?
The author reflects on the importance of sharing love and connection amidst a busy life. Spiritual growth should guide us back to our hearts, emphasizing the need for human relationships over material achievements and distractions.
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Awakening Inner Power Through Heart-Centered Living
After deep spiritual work and trauma therapy, the author has evolved from depression to a flow state of love and acceptance. Emphasizing healing relationships and self-discovery, they embrace their intuition and unique sensitivities, remaining grateful and hopeful.
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Hope’s Illumination
The writer reflects on the persistent return of hope amidst darkness, emphasizing the importance of seeking inner light, enduring spiritual practices, and recognizing the coexistence of grief and love in life’s journey.
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Confronting the Silent Struggles
The author reflects on understanding their neurodivergent identity, transitioning from hopelessness to hope through community support. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging mental health struggles to prevent isolation and highlight the role of shared experiences in healing.
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Finding Truth in Recovery: The Interplay of Autism & Alcoholism
Vanessa reflects on her journey of understanding her neurodivergence rather than solely identifying as an alcoholic. Her autism diagnosis reshapes her self-perception and reveals the complexities of her addiction, marking a path toward self-acceptance and healing.
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From Addiction to Awareness: My Neurodivergent Mind
The “disease of more” describes the persistent pursuit of pleasurable experiences and substances, leading to addiction. It explores how underlying issues, like autism and rejection sensitivity, contribute to this addictive behavior, emphasizing discernment in seeking healthy relationships and support.
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Hope & Hopelessness: To Lose All Hope of a Better Future
The author reflects on the complexities of living with autism and recovery from addiction, acknowledging feelings of hopelessness while also finding hope through writing and community. This journey of self-discovery reveals gratitude amidst grief, highlighting the importance of acceptance and presence in navigating life’s challenges.
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My Light Mornings
Reflections the day after writing My Dark Mornings. Love and self-care, combined with mindfulness the tides of anxiety and depression
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Cocooned Recovery: Embracing the Authentic Self
A sober alcoholic and undiagnosed autistic reflects on early recovery, realizing that alcohol created a protective persona. A journey of self-discovery reveals the impact of autism, leading to a new, authentic identity and reliance on spiritual practices for nervous system regulation and healing.
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Cracked Open: Grief & Hope
The author reflects on their recent autism diagnosis, expressing a mix of gratitude, sadness, and revelation. They discuss their spiritual journey, recovery from addiction, and the realization that their struggles stem from being different. They resolve to embrace authenticity and grieve the persona they’ve created, welcoming a new, genuine evolution.
Drop The Veils 