by Lainey La Shay | Aug 12, 2023 | Insights for Life, Mental Health
This summer, I started doing a daily yoga practice. The physical and mental health benefits have surprised me. I’ve pushed myself to do things I never thought possible before. The other morning while I was on my mat, Gia in “cat pose” next to me, my...
by Lainey La Shay | May 14, 2023 | Trauma and PTSD
“There is no real going back. Though I may come to the Shire, it will not seem the same; for I shall not be the same. I am wounded with knife, sting, and tooth, and a long burden. Where shall I find rest?” – Frodo Baggins, The Lord of the Rings...
by Lainey La Shay | Feb 13, 2023 | Insights for Life, Mental Health
“I’m so tired of feeling this way!” I shouted, waving my hands in the air. “I’m sick of the tears and the grief. I’m sick of my trauma spinning me out of control. Why can’t I heal? I’m better than this! Why can’t I figure out a way to move on? This is...
by Lainey La Shay | May 20, 2022 | Mental Health
“All it takes is a beautiful fake smile to hide an injured soul and they will never notice how broken you really are.” – Robin Williams What is your first reaction when someone talks about depression, anxiety, personality disorders, eating disorders, suicide, or other...
by Lainey La Shay | May 2, 2022 | Mental Health
Driving across the dusty desert in Arizona was the last place I had expected to be that February morning a few years ago. I can’t say that I ever expected to be in an abusive marriage or that I would ever have to flee for my safety. But, here I was, running for my...