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When You Have to Be Your Own Encourager
Do you need encouragement and don’t know where to look? I understand that feeling more than you might imagine. I don’t have all the answers,
Melissa Saulnier
Nov 35 min read


The Loneliness of Victory: Why Your Biggest Wins Often Go Uncelebrated
Your victory matters. Your growth matters. Your courage matters. And if no one else is noticing, then be the first to stand up and applaud t
Melissa Saulnier
Sep 25 min read


When a Woman Rises In Public
When survivors rebuild their lives successfully, they demonstrate that they were never as powerless as the abuser needed them to believe.
Melissa Saulnier
Aug 282 min read


Simple Steps Toward Independence: Retraining Your Mind for Growth
Sometimes the path to independence feels overwhelming, like you need to transform everything at once. But real independence grows from small
Melissa Saulnier
Aug 262 min read


Why They Want to Keep You Broken
I’ve had to accept that not everyone will celebrate my liberation. Some people are so invested in the version of me that made them feel good
Melissa Saulnier
Aug 143 min read


The Liberation of Telling Your Truth: Let’s Be Honest
There’s something terrifying about excavating your own pain for public consumption, but there’s something even more terrifying about excavat
Melissa Saulnier
Aug 75 min read


The Recovery No One Celebrates: Learning to Be Your Own Cheerleader
When you don’t need permission, it doesn’t mean you become isolated or arrogant. It means you become free. Free to take risks
Melissa Saulnier
Aug 46 min read
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