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Category: Present Interests

Here I will share the things that interest me now in my daily life that I am passionate about!

Why I Write: The Power of Naming Your Truth

Writing isn’t just how I express myself — it’s how I heal. In this post, I share why putting words to my experiences helped me reclaim my story, find peace, and remind others that their truth matters too.

Aging and Retirement: The Quiet Liberation of No Longer Performing

Retirement isn’t the end. It’s the unmasking. It’s the moment you realize you’re not here to please, perform, or placate. You’re here to live. To rest. To reflect. To reclaim. I’ve earned my peace.

Naming the Storm: How Trauma Responses Shape Our Voice

Explore how trauma responses—Flight, Fight, Freeze, and Fawn—manifest in survivor writing. This reflection from StellaReddy.xyz threads lived experience, emotional clarity, and healing into a powerful narrative of resilience and recovery.

Share: Psychology Today: Bullies Choose to Harm—And That Choice Is Theirs Alone

A trauma-informed reflection on bullying, accountability, and healing. I share my personal journey from retaliation to resilience, exploring how bullies choose harm—and how survivors reclaim power through truth and integrity.

Moral Injury: When Silence Is Betrayal

A deeply personal reflection on moral injury, workplace betrayal, and the long road to emotional recovery. This post explores how silence, avoidance, and lack of accountability from employers can deepen trauma—and how healing begins with speaking your truth.