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E142: What Self-talk During A Crisis Says About Where You Are In Your Healing Journey

In this episode of Adult Child of Dysfunction: Thriving After Chaos, I share a life-altering experience—having a stroke—and the unexpected way my self-talk showed up in that moment. Instead of fear, panic, or self-doubt, I found myself grounded in hope, worthiness, and gratitude.

Moments like these reveal so much about where we are in our healing journey. My self-talk wasn’t filled with fear or shame—it was a reflection of the deep inner work I’ve done. I recognized my strength, I reminded myself that I deserved care, and I leaned into the gratitude of simply being here. That shift didn’t…

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