Read the Chapter That Nearly Broke Me
Writing this chapter was like pulling out a splinter that had been under my skin for years. It reminded me that being “easy to love” isn’t worth it if I have to disappear to stay that way.
Healing Thoughts II is the book I never planned to write. Until staying quiet started costing me too much.
I used to think my worth lived in other people’s approval.
So I said yes when I meant no.
I smiled when I wanted to scream.
I stayed quiet so I wouldn’t lose anyone.
But you know what it cost?
Me.
Writing this chapter was like pulling out a splinter that had been under my skin for years. It reminded me that being “easy to love” isn’t worth it if I have to disappear to stay that way.
“You don’t owe them your ruin.” (chapter 11)
This chapter still stings when I read it. But it also sets me free every time.
I want you to read it early.
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If you’ve been saying yes until there’s nothing left of you, this book might hurt a little. But in the best way.
Healing Thoughts II launches Oct. 1, 2025.
Preorder now and save a page for the first time you finally say no.
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🔥 Paid subscribers keep the wounds lit long enough to be named.
📚 When the pain overflows, it becomes a book.
🧢 Healing wears well when stitched into something real.
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🖤 Shadow Thoughts carries the pieces too jagged for here.
I can relate! That's all that came out of my mouth until the crash. My mouth was saying yes while my body said no!