Inside My Mind: A Therapist’s Blog

I write about psychedelics, traumatic grief, reactive dogs, alternative therapy, loss and betrayal trauma, living in 2025, self-care, EMDR therapy, and other topics that I care about.

I hope you find something in here that helps you live a more confident life.

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EMDR Therapy

Psychedelic Therapy

Betrayal Trauma

Grief & Loss

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Stigmatized Grief: Loss to Suicide, Addiction, or Violence

The world acknowledges certain heartbreaks, we have offerings of comfort and rituals for mourning. But what about the losses carried in silence or met with judgment, like those from suicide, addiction, or violence? This is disenfranchised grief – the pain that feels unseen and unsupported by society. This post helps you understand and validate this unique grief experience.