by Alina | Jul 20, 2021 | Beliefs
I have a new monthly blog series over at the Rewiring your Wellness website called Excavating your Essence. It focuses on separating identity from illness, which can become muddied when you experience chronic health conditions. My goal is to offer tips to create more...
by Alina | Jul 6, 2021 | Beliefs
When you see your reflection in the mirror, what thoughts arise? Are you critical or do you feel admiration, gratitude, or love? If you’re anything like me, the thoughts were not very kind when I saw myself. I was bullied for my appearance as a child and...
by Alina | Jun 1, 2021 | Beliefs
Many individuals experience stigma, prejudice, and/or discrimination simply because of their identity. According to minority stress and identity development theories, these experiences can contribute to difficulties with self-acceptance. While this is not always the...
by Alina | Apr 14, 2021 | Creativity
Welcome to another post from my Rewiring for Creativity series, focused on the topic of how decorating helped support me during my healing journey. This entry specifically discusses gardening! My recent pursuits in gardening were initially inspired by others in the...
by Alina | Apr 10, 2021 | Nature
While I’m not a mother in the traditional sense of the word, throughout my life I have filled that role as a primary caregiver of multiple pets. I have always enjoyed and felt connected to animals ever since I was a child—like words were not needed to...
