
5 Grounding Techniques for the Emotionally Distressed Mind
Have you ever been so emotionally wound up that you lose sense of time? Do you have days when your

How to Identify Triggers and Reduce Emotional Reactivity
There is one time that stands out vividly to me when I completely lost my shit. I was in the

5 Things About Healing You Don’t Know
I have always loved the idea of the hero’s journey. I love the idea of the adventurer going off on

How to Reconnect by Disconnecting
I am in my thirties, so I remember the Before. In the Before, no one posted what they did every

How to Begin Healing from Old Emotional Wounds
We live in a society that is much more focused on mental health and wellness. When I was in school,

No One is Worth Ruining Your Peace
My 12 year old’s favorite advice I’ve ever given her is “no one is worth ruining your peace.” It resonated

The Best Dog to Ever Live
As an animal lover, you can never love someone as much as you love your pet. The love you feel

Destructive Habits in Parenting You Want to be Aware of
Raising kids is hard no matter what age you start out doing it. As I’ve stated before, it doesn’t come

Lanita Johnston
Lanita is the mother of two brilliant and creative daughters. Writer, reader, philosopher, poet, and gamer. Coffee and books are her love languages. Diagnosed with BPD nearly a decade ago, she has worked to turn it from a diagnosis into the ultimate adventure. It is with this unique insight that she colors her blog and every day of her life.