The Caralyn Dreyer
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Saying “no” used to feel like I was doing something wrong. I’ve also been thinking about what it means to live in a world that isn’t trauma informed. Read more on Substack + Medium at Caralyn Dreyer #mentalhealth #boundaries #trauma #healing #selfawareness
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In this clip from my conversation with James Straker from the W.A.R. network, we talk about something important in the healing process, taking a step back doesn’t mean you’ve lost progress or have to start over. Full episode dropping soon. #mentalhealth #healing #recovery #growth #trauma
I sat down today with James From W.A.R. Network to talk about emotional numbness vs emotional pain. Numbness is often mistaken for healing because it looks quieter, but it can be emotional shutdown from overwhelm or burnout. Full interview dropping soon. #mentalhealth #trauma #selfawareness
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This week I shared two reflections on recovery: “The Role of Imperfect Action in Mental Health Recovery” on Substack and “Why We Distrust Progress We Cannot See” on Medium. Both are available under The Caralyn Dreyer. #mentalhealth #healingjourney #selfgrowth #traumarecovery #mentalhealthawareness
Some breakthroughs in mental health recovery are quiet but powerful. Next week on Through the Darkness: A Mental Health Recovery Podcast, we explore the subtle signs of emotional growth you might be overlooking. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more. #mentalhealthrecovery #emotionalgrowth
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Next week on Beyond the Gates, April 27-May 1 #BeyondTheGates #BTG #BeyondTheGatesCBS
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Reminder: For his entire career, this alleged *ThoughtLeader* has been Coddled and Advanced by OG Media Execs desperate to *get on board with 21stC Tech* — wether or not he possesses any cultural competency or common sense. #EzraKlein @americanprogress.bsky.social #IDEASFest 🤷🏽♀️
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Seria ótimo se fossem só os conservatives pq os liberals tb na média n sabem absolutamente nada da história real.
Shut Delaney Hall down, NOW. Today, @menendez.house.gov and I went to Delaney Hall because of the inhumane conditions we've been hearing about. What I saw and heard is absolutely unacceptable.
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If you're still talking about the 2020 election you actually need help. Nothing is ever going to change and he lost the election and it wasn't even close.
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It is now the law: Extending eligibility for occupational licenses to Dreamers is a great achievement for Wisconsin. My Democratic colleagues and I fought hard for this legislation.
Als Frau nachts allein, beispielsweise in Wien oder in Graz, in Linz, würdest du sagen, kann man sorglos sich alleine bewegen? Melissa Naschenweng: Also ich hab da Angst und ich find, dass es schade ist, dass man in seinem eigenen Land Angst haben muss.
Repentance is a blessing & a gift that, everyone can embrace! #God #Jesus #faith #christian #blessed
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Crazy tRump’s foreign policy. #Trump #belairviv #TrumpAdministration #maga #MAGAMorons
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Oh Boy: Patriots HC Mike Vrabel makes it clear that AJ Brown was not to blame for his issues in Philly. "I’m not trying to figure out what happened in Philadelphia." Brown will thrive in New England...👀 Original post
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