(Part 1 of the Fight, Flight & Fawn Series) Understanding Fight, Flight & Fawn: How Our Bodies Respond to Emotional Stress This series is...

When emotions feel overwhelming, it’s not about perfection—it’s about awareness. This guide shares how to manage big emotions with compassion, from grounding and self-soothing to communicating calmly—and what to do when you forget the steps.

When a woman doesn’t feel safe, secure, or seen, her emotions don’t lie — they signal where connection is missing. From fight, flight, and fawn responses to the pain of being dismissed, this post dives into why our “big emotions” are not too much — they’re truth.

There comes a point when love alone isn’t enough. You can communicate, be patient, and give grace—but if someone continually fails to consider you, prioritize you, or make an effort to grow, that’s your sign to walk away.

Even in your darkest moments, hold on—this too shall pass. You’ve survived 100% of your worst days.

At 29, I was a single mom of five, doing everything I could to hold it all together. But behind the structure and survival was a quiet unraveling. This is the story of how my son and I faced addiction, trauma, and hard truths—and how Koinonia’s Crisis Resolution Center helped us begin to heal.

Healing is messy. I still stumble, still explain, still learn—but I’m growing. And now, I choose grace, self-awareness, and letting go over proving my worth

When you’re triggered by not being chosen, it’s easy to spiral. Healing starts when you stop chasing and finally choose yourself.

Healing isn’t just about letting them go—it’s learning to pause, reflect, and stop reacting in ways that keep you stuck.

I’ve spent my life writing to be understood. Not anymore. My words are no longer for those who hurt me—they’re for me, for healing, for becoming.

Life has been anything but quiet—but even in the chaos, I’ve found peace, purpose, and proof that healing leads to becoming.

Healing gets messy. It brings out anger, regret, and reflection—but through the chaos, we become who we were always meant to be.

Love doesn’t deceive, betray, or break you. If it does, it was never love. Know the difference between an illusion and real love.

Stepping back doesn’t mean stopping. It means making space to heal, grow, and move forward on my journey of self-love and balance.

"Hindsight: Finding Beauty in Pain and Healing in the Journey" is a reflective exploration inspired by the song "Hindsight." It delves into

There comes a time when you realize that protecting your peace isn’t optional—it’s necessary. Setting boundaries, removing toxic energy, and

Whispers & White Lies is more than just a creative project—it’s a reckoning. A deeply personal, raw, and unfiltered expression of healing

Unconditional love is rare—and it should never be taken for granted. When someone loves you fully, flaws and all, with honesty and transpare

Accountability is one of the hardest things to practice— not just because it requires honesty, but because it forces us to confront parts...

Healing, self-discovery, and never settling—Heartfully Nicole is a space to embrace the journey, learn, and create your greatest love story.