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So, what is it that I exactly do???
Lately I have been asked this a lot. And I get it; my coaching business is not something that is specifically spelled out. So let me take you on a walk as to why I got to my business and what it stands for. With this we will have to take a step back into memory lane about over 20 years ago. It was college years for me and trying to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up. The excitement of curiosity and exploration took me by storm and as a young 18-year-old woman it wa
Christina Pavella
Oct 204 min read


I won't let it stop me from Rebuilding
Over the summer, I quietly honored a date I never thought would affect me the way it did. Twenty years ago, I said "I do." Instead of celebrating what could have been, I found myself honoring what I survived. For years, I questioned my own reality. I minimized things. I made excuses. I hoped things would change. Looking back now, I see a woman who was trying to hold together something that was breaking her. Writing this poem wasn't about bitterness. It wasn't about revenge. I
Christina Pavella
Sep 302 min read


What is Trauma?
Trauma is a complex, tricky prick that can affect individuals in various ways. It is often misunderstood and not talked about enough, yet it plays a big role in shaping our mental and physical health. So, let’s shed some light on what trauma is, the different kinds of trauma there are and how it impacts the body, particularly our brain. What is Trauma? Trauma refers to the emotional and psychological response to an event or series of events that are deeply distressing or dis
Christina Pavella
Aug 274 min read


Why Healing Feels Harder Before It Gets Better
Healing can feel like a labyrinth. Twists and turns but you do make it out. If you’ve ever thought, “Why does this feel harder now that I’m actually trying to heal?” — you’re not alone. One of the most confusing parts of healing is that it can feel more uncomfortable, emotional, and overwhelming before it feels lighter or easier. Many people expect healing to bring immediate relief. Like waving a magic wand. Instead, it often brings awareness, sensations, and feelings we on
Christina Pavella
Feb 255 min read


Healing Trauma that Isn't Yours...Is Not Easy Nor for the WEAK.
Healing Trauma That Isn’t Yours… Is Not Easy Nor for the Weak…. Healing trauma that isn’t yours is not easy. Especially when it belongs to your child. There is a unique kind of weight that comes with helping a child heal from experiences you did not cause, choose, or allow, but are now responsible for helping them move through. It’s a quiet responsibility that lives in your body every day. One that doesn’t come with instructions, timelines, or guarantees. This journey is the
Christina Pavella
Jan 63 min read
Trauma Anniversaries, Flashbacks, and Choice
This week marks the 12-year anniversary of one of the most pivotal nights of my life, a night when my abuser snapped and showed me, without words, that it was time to make a real decision: stay… or leave. Trauma anniversaries have a way of sneaking up on us. Even when we think we’ve healed, our bodies remember. The flashbacks come back strong this time of year. My nervous system takes me right back into those moments my body stored so deeply. Thanks, nervous system— “the bod
Christina Pavella
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Understanding the Many Forms of Abuse: Recognizing the Signs and Finding Help
As October is the month to recognize and bring light to Domestic Violence, I felt it appropriate to provide some knowledge I learned and advice from my personal experience to the table. First off, abuse is not limited to just physical harm.... it can take many shapes and forms, often hidden in plain sight. Recognizing the different forms of abuse is critical for protecting ourselves and others, as well as for breaking free from harmful and toxic cycles. One powerful tool I wa
Christina Pavella
Oct 9, 20255 min read
Christina Pavella
Oct 6, 20250 min read


The Silent Struggles of Mental and Emotional Abuse
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, over 1 in 3 women (35.6%) and 1 in 4 men (28.5%) in the US have...
Christina Pavella
Sep 16, 20256 min read


Understanding Trauma
Trauma is a complex, tricky prick that can affect individuals in various ways. It is often misunderstood and not talked about enough, yet...
Christina Pavella
Sep 15, 20254 min read


What is recovery in mental health?
Recovery means a new chapter
Christina Pavella
Sep 3, 20252 min read
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