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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
The Purpose My Father Left With Me
When my father died, I didn’t just lose my dad. I lost a mystery I had been trying to understand my entire life. His silence, sadness,...
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Most people are not builders. Most people are consumers.
Real Builders Are Rare. Consumers Are Everywhere.
They are consumers of moments, consumers of opportunities, consumers of energy.
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When You Assume: A Lesson in Privilege, Bias, and Awareness
When people make assumptions about others, it is not just harmful to the person being judged. It also exposes a level of ignorance.
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Superiority Signaling: Why People Correct Others Online Just to Feel Smarter
Superiority signaling is when people use unnecessary corrections, nitpicking, or intellectual posturing to make themselves appear smarter
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Outrage Addiction: Breaking Free Starts With You
Social media thrives on this because outrage keeps people engaged. It fuels an addiction to anger, tribalism, and self-righteousness.
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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The Death of Humor: Why We Can’t Joke About Anything Anymore
The Cardinal Sin of Making a Joke I committed a cardinal sin today: I joked about something on social media. A harmless, non-offensive...
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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What is Success?
We look up to those who entertain us and those in power. However, only a tiny portion of the population gets to this level
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Breaking Free from Suffering: A Journey of Mind, Body, and Spirit Integration
We have three aspects of our being: Body, mind, and spirit. I spent years studying psychology and going in and out of therapy
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Kindness is Not a Political Statement
I am not liberal. I am not conservative. I am a human being who simply wants peace and harmony in life. My belief system isn’t about politic
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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The Weight of Giving: Lessons Learned from a One-Sided Friendship
I’ve grown stronger, wiser, and more capable of protecting my peace. And for that, I’m thankful.
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Baggage and Drama: Unpacking What "No Drama" Really Means
What do "baggage" and "drama" really mean? And why do we feel so compelled to pretend we don’t have them?
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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The Fine Line Between Self-Care and Selfishness – Protecting Your Peace
Calling someone selfish is common. We hear it all the time – “Oh, that person is just really selfish.” It’s a term that gets thrown around a
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Evolution of the Internet and Its Impact on Mental Health: Managing Mental Health in the Digital Age
The internet isn’t inherently harmful, but how we interact with it can shape our mental health for better or worse.
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Why “Woke” Has Become a Battleground for Beliefs
I looked into the word myself before forming an opinion, which is something more people need to do.
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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The Mental Health Impact of Organized Religion: Shame, Guilt, and the Damage It Causes
At the time, the church felt like a second family—a safe, supportive community.
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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Understanding Psychopaths: The Intersection of Charm and Danger
Have you ever known someone who seemed to embody the best and worst of human behavior?
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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The Antisocial Epidemic: How Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) Shapes Corporate America and Government Policies
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) is a mental health condition defined by a pervasive disregard for the rights of others
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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New Paradigm for Women: How Emotional Labor and Gender Roles Are Redefining Modern Relationships
As women redefine their roles, the traditional relationship model faces challenges.
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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United Healthcare and the Crisis of Care: How a Failing System is Destroying Lives and Mental Health
We live in an America where the systems are failing, and the quality of life is decreasing due to the wealthy taking everything
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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The Most Common Cognitive Biases: Why They Happen and How to Be More Rational
Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts or patterns our brains use to process information quickly.
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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