“Honor yourself for all the ways you learned to take care of yourself during your abuse ~” — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Survivors of abuse show us the strength of their personal spirit every time they smile.” — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“When we shift from trying to figure it out to feeling our way, insight arrives.” — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Honoring all ways we survived our childhood abuse is healing. We were amazing and courageous.” — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Choices create our map as we travel toward the new reality we are creating ~” — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“We aren't the weeds in the crack of life. We're the strong,amazing flowers that found a way to grow in the most… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“When there is no purpose of thought or activities to keep us firmly planted in routines, we connect to our personal spirit.… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Survivors are often incredibly aware and perceptive. What was born of necessity becomes a response that is gentle and understanding.” — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Possibilities are a mysterious beauty. They tease us to explore while our inner child cheers because an adventure is waiting.” — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Age is a timeless beauty. At each mile in my life journey, I am a distinctive blend of what I've experienced and… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“When we learn to recognize the unique quality of Memory-Dreams, we are empowered. The abused child within us is using them to… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“You can recognize survivors by their creativity. In soulful, insightful, gentle, and nurturing creations, they often express the inner beauty they brought… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“You can recognize survivors of abuse by their courage. When silence is so very inviting, they step forward and share their truth… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“There are many times we think we aren’t able, don’t deserve, can’t imagine, wouldn’t dare, or couldn’t possibly make the choice for… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“In the weeds of childhood sexual abuse, we are the sturdy flowers that kept reaching for a slip of sunshine and a… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“There is a moment in our healing journey when our denial crumbles; we realize our experience and it's continued effects on us… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“So many moments of potential holiday joy got buried in the pain of our abuse. Now these days offer us a chance… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“We need to remember our intention is a germinating seed lying beneath the surface of our life. We have to keep nurturing… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Seeing each choice as a kind of energy can empower us. To say "yes" might feel like a dripping faucet. To say… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“It takes Wonder Woman courage and Superman strength to heal the wounds of our abuse... because it brings change... and we are… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Our abusive parent didn't give us the gentle, encouraging nurturing we needed. But healing invites us to give our inner child the… — Jeanne McEvlaney Copy Share Image
“Dissociated trauma memories don't reveal themselves like ordinary memories. Like pieces of a puzzle, they escape the primitive part of our brain… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“We sometimes get together with others hoping their mood will elevate ours. In a way, we want to bring leftovers to the… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Stuffing our memories might become familiar over the years, but it requires a mental vigilance that separates us from our inner world.… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“When you feel caught in the web of childhood abuse, find words to describe it. Write them. Say them. Express them. In… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Awareness is a gentle beauty. It hovers around me like a fairy, pointing to those things I would miss if I didn't… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Intuition is our knight in white, shining armor, there to help us claim our kingdom in the bold time of life.” — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Sometimes, during our healing journeys, those closest to us can’t help even though we all wish it could be that way. Allow… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“My health is like a garden; my choices have a powerful effect on what blossoms and thrives. Every moment is the perfect… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Energy holds our potential in patterns of intelligence. Self awareness can take us to these shimmering fields so we can manifest our… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“To know the outcome of a desire means you are relying on what you already know. True change comes in colors you've… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Curiosity is a youthful beauty. Connected to joy and slipping around old beliefs, it urges us to investigate rather than assume.” — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“There are many heartfelt reasons for pushing our childhood sexual abuse to the edge of our lives and one amazing reason to… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Logic becomes a loud voice when the wall of our past abuse begin to crack with awareness. But that's our adult speaking.… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“Our story is the raft we ride in our ocean of life. We cling to it even while we might lament our… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“In busy days, we might lose track of what brings us holiday joy, but our spirit holds the answers. Look for what… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
“When you're scared, invite your spirit out of hiding. Wear pointed shoes with build in sass > Let your wings take you… — Jeanne McElvaney Copy Share Image
