Notes

Welcome to Notes From Solace, a thoughtful collection of writings created to support, inspire, and gently guide you along your healing path. This blog is an extension of Eternal Solace Counseling Services—rooted in reflection, grounded care, and the belief that your journey deserves space to unfold. Here, you’ll find:

  • Personal reflections from the therapy room and beyond
  • Compassionate insights on navigating depression, anxiety, identity, and self-worth
  • Grounded practices for mindfulness, self-care, and emotional regulation
  • Gentle encouragement for those in transition, healing, or rediscovery
  • Resources and tools to deepen your connection with self and others

Each post is written with intention—welcoming you into a space where vulnerability is honored and healing is never rushed.

Emotions Aren’t That Scary—It’s the Stories We Tell

Emotions often get a bad reputation. We talk about them like they’re these big, uncontrollable forces that might swallow us whole if we let them in. But the truth is, emotions themselves aren’t all that terrifying. What really weighs us down are the stories we tell ourselves after the emotion shows up. Think about it:…

When Self-Awareness Becomes a Weapon

Welcome all! This is the first real blog post, and today I want to explore the topic of self-awareness. We often hear that self-awareness is the first step to healing—and that’s unequivocally true. We can’t fix what we don’t know is wrong. But what happens when self-awareness goes too far? When it stops being a…

A Heartfelt Hello — And Why I’m Choosing to Blog

Hi there, First, I want to say thank you for stopping by. Creating this blog has been on my heart for a while now, and I’m finally giving myself permission to share in a way that feels true to who I am. I’m sure others know what that feels like. You might be wondering—why a…