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Healing Through Journaling
Through my own experiences with trauma, grief, and personal growth, I’ve learned that healing is a journey best taken one step at a time. Here, I share the lessons I’ve picked up, practical tools for self-discovery, and stories that remind us that we’re never alone in our struggles.
Whether exploring forgiveness, learning to manage anxiety, or just looking for a moment of calm, I hope these words bring you comfort, clarity, and encouragement. Healing isn’t always easy, but it is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone.
Look around, and I hope you find something that resonates with your heart.
With love and kindness,
Brandilyn C. Hallcroft

Attachment Styles 101: You’re Not Your Attachment Style
Discover the truth about attachment styles and why you shouldn’t wear insecure styles like a badge. Learn the four main styles, their origin
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Why I Opt Out of Dating—and Why It’s Okay if You Do, Too
For many of us, the emotional toll of dating isn’t worth the sporadic rewards.
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What's the Difference Between Journaling and a Diary?
I used to think journaling and keeping a diary were the same. After all, both involve writing down thoughts, right?
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Does Journaling Help You Heal?
When we’re hurt or struggling, emotions can feel overwhelming. We might bury our feelings to get through the day, only to feel them bubbling
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How Could I Have Known? The Mystery of Intuition and Precognition
When I was five, I experienced a strange, overwhelming feeling that something bad was about to happen.
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When Does Spiritual Belief Become Unhealthy? Recognizing the Line Between Faith and Magical Thinking
Spiritual beliefs can be profoundly fulfilling, offering comfort, purpose, and a sense of connection.
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Understanding Confirmation Bias: Recognizing Its Impact and Breaking Free
Confirmation bias plays a powerful role in forming beliefs, making decisions, and viewing the world around us.
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The Healing Power of Personal Rituals: How Small Daily Practices Can Lead to Big Changes
Personal rituals are small, intentional actions you can sprinkle throughout your day to help you feel grounded, calm, and empowered.
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Dissociation: Understanding the "Head in the Clouds" Coping Mechanism
As a kid, I was often told I had my “head in the clouds.” It became something I accepted as part of my personality
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It’s Not About Fixing Your Feelings: It’s About Recognizing and Working With Them
Our culture often emphasizes “fixing” our feelings, especially those that bring discomfort—anger, sadness, jealousy, and fear.
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Discover the Power of Self-Awareness with the New Awareness Journal
Awareness isn’t just about paying attention; it’s about understanding. For me, it means stepping back and observing my thoughts, emotions...
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The Nature of Judgment: How Is It Created?
When we start seeing people for who they are—beyond our judgments—we give ourselves and others the freedom to be authentic.
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Understanding Emotional Flooding: Recognizing and Responding in Healthy Ways
Most of us experience emotional flooding at some point. It’s a powerful state where our emotions take over, leaving us physically tense...
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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New Triggers Journal: Your Guide to Understanding and Transforming Emotional Reactions
Triggers are emotional reactions that occur when something in the environment reminds you of an experience or unresolved trauma.
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Recognizing Red Flags vs. Green Flags: A Guide to Navigating Relationships with Awareness
Relationships are complex, multifaceted experiences that shape who we are. They can lift us or leave us feeling drained, questioning...
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Navigating Loneliness in Personal Growth: Why Healing Can Feel Isolating
Personal development and healing change how you view yourself and the world.
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Embracing Empowerment: Letting Go of Relationships Without Vilifying Others
Taking ownership of our healing means we no longer need to make someone else “the bad guy” to validate our pain.
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Why Journaling Helps: A Personal Journey of Reflection and Transformation
One of journaling's most powerful benefits is its ability to help identify the root causes of our thoughts and behaviors.
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Passing Pain: The Silent Cycle of Unhealed Trauma
We carry the pain around, and instead of tending to it, we let it spill over onto others, affecting their lives and relationships
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Create Emotional Checkpoints: A Tool for Protecting Your Emotional Well-Being
Establishing emotional checkpoints can help you stay grounded and ensure that your emotional energy is being invested wisely...
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