Written by Gwen Soat, LCMHCA Romance Fiction – Part 1 Falling in love through romance fiction is a common pastime for many creatives and story-lovers alike. We read of star-crossed lovers defying the odds, of enemies-to-lovers who choose each other despite their flaws, and friends who find each other to be so much more. Fictional […]
Spiritual Grooming: When Faith is Twisted Into Control
by Gwen Soat, LCMHCA Spiritual Grooming Faith holds immense power in someone’s life. It is often the most intimate and soul-binding experience. The church is meant to be a place of safety, trust, and meaning. When predators use this soul-focused trust to control and harm, a person’s relationship with themselves, with others, and with God […]
Unhappy Anniversary: How to Cope with Trauma-versaries (Trauma Anniversaries)
What are Trauma Anniversaries? You can feel it before you can even think it. If you’re in – for example – Eastern Tennessee or Western North Carolina you might notice your body begin to tighten around Labor Day. That tension may increase as September 27th draws closer. And this is just one trauma in one […]