Letting Go of Our Old Self
Have you ever noticed there’s a feeling that we feel when letting go of “old” things? 🥀 Making healthy choices doesn’t always feel easy and joyful 💔 Sometimes letting go, or making healthy choices hurt ❤️🩹 This feeling can be similar to Grief.. letting go of our Old Self is sort of like shedding; letting go can feel […]
Rebuilding Self Esteem After Hurt
Rebuilding self-esteem after experiencing hurt can be a challenging but ultimately empowering journey. I created a video on our YouTube channel from one of our Tuesday’s Tea sessions in our Affinity Lounge Women’s group, talking about this topic; you can CHECK IT OUT HERE. Otherwise, here are some steps that can help you regain your […]
9 Signs of Codependency
Do you feel like you’ve been pleasing others and sacrificing your dreams? Or have you been relying on your family or loved ones to make your life decisions? Although it’s okay to make sure our loved ones are happy, there’s a difference between reciprocated contentment and codependence. There are a variety of circumstances that may […]
How to Keep the Past in the Past
In this very first episode, I talk about how to leave the past in the past. It can be difficult leaving things that have happened to us in the past, especially if they were hurtful or traumatic experiences. Check out my suggestion in this video! love always, dani ___________ p.s. Whenever you’re ready… here are a […]
The REAL About Me
My name is Danielle, but I’m better known as Dani. I was born in Homestead, Florida to island parents (from Trinidad & Tobago). I grew up as an only child, but have four older half siblings. Growing up in Homestead, the idea of beauty (to me) were girls who were “thick,” or “curvaceous.” As you’ve […]
Your Affinity & Relationships
Relationships are challenging, with or without an Affinity (addiction). Check out my video on what to do when you’re in a relationship (or circumstance) that you cannot get out of. love always, dani ___________ p.s. Whenever you’re ready… here are a couple of ways you and I can connect beyond this blog: 1. Grab a copy of […]
Questions to Ask if Choosing a Substance Abuse Treatment Center
Acceptance is one of the hardest things to do when it comes to anything in general, but especially when it comes to addiction. Choosing the right treatment center whether it be for your loved one or yourself plays a pivotal role in recovery. I’ve compiled a list of questions that I feel are important to […]
2021 Reflections
Happy Holiday and Happy New Year loves! I wanted to share with you my personal reflections, not just of this past year, but also comparing who I am today to who I was years ago. What’s happened to me and changes. The pandemic has encouraged me to be in a reflective mode, in a gratitude […]
How to Deal With Grief & Loss
It seems as though death is looming all around me right now. I don’t know if it’s because it’s a full moon lately or what. I, myself, have experienced three losses in the last two weeks and friends of mine have also experienced loss recently (or the anniversary of someone close to them passing away). […]
Have you reached a stressful time in your life?
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.” -Seneca “Let go of the attachment, keep the lesson” – L.J. Vanier When we’re experiencing a difficult time it is SO HARD to see the positives. Our perspective becomes more short-term than long-term, […]