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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
When Blame Holds You Back: My Journey to Self-Responsibility
Lost in my pain, feeling unheard, abandoned, and rejected, I started searching for answers
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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The Difference Between Dysfunction and Destruction: Why I Made It Out
Not all families are the same, and not all trauma comes dressed in obvious wounds. Some families are dysfunctional, while others are psychologically destructive.
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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The Cult of Performance: Calling Out the Fakes in the Healing Industry
Real healers don’t fear connection. They don’t compete with other lightworkers. They understand we all carry a piece of the medicine.
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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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.
Brandilyn Hallcroft
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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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