Disclaimer:
This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace therapeutic services of any kind. Please refer to the list of references if you need support.

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Show Notes:

In this episode, we explore what it means to be “the strong one” the person who keeps it together, shows up for everyone else, and pushes through even when life feels unbearably heavy. We talk about the hidden exhaustion that comes from always being the reliable one and the fear that asking for help might make us look weak or incapable. We also get into the uncomfortable truth that sometimes, even when we finally reach out, we don’t actually know what we need we just know we can’t keep holding everything alone.

Together, we unpack the process of learning how to receive support and the importance of finding the right kind of support that feels safe and aligned. And most importantly, we challenge the belief that real strength only exists in self-sufficiency. Because strength is also allowing softness, resting without guilt, and letting ourselves be cared for while we’re still figuring it out. Even the strong deserve to be held.

AND there is a MEGA, darling, beautiful surprise coming at you from Ashley during this session so don't miss out!!

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RESOURCES: This is not an exhaustive list of available resources. Please also refer to your own state, county, or city for even more readily available resources.

SOMATIC EXPERIENCING PRACTITIONER DIRECTORY:
https://directory.traumahealing.org/
MENTAL/EMOTIONAL/ SOMATIC THERAPY DIRECTORY:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
TRAUMA SENSITIVE YOGA FACILITATOR DIRECTORY:
https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/facilitators
SUICIDE PREVENTION:
https://988lifeline.org/
SELF HARM PREVENTION:
https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/self-harm/#what-is-self-harm-1
CHILD ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://justiceforchildren.org/our-philosophy/
SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://www.thehotline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=domestic_violence
SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://www.rainn.org/
DISORDERED EATING SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline
SPIRITUAL ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://www.spiritualabuseresources.com/
CULTURAL ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/how-we-can-help-you/culturally-specific-services/