From the Porch

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Letters from the Porch: When Niceness Becomes Self-Abandonment

Dear Precious Reader,There is a version of “niceness” that looks...

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The Art of Beginning Again

There’s a moment in every healing journey when you think,...

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The Quiet Work No One Sees

I think one of the most holy parts of healing...

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Releasing Resentment Without Reinviting Harm

Forgiveness has been weaponized for too long.We’ve been told that...

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The Lie That You’re Too Much

If I had a dollar for every client who whispered...

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The Courage to Slow Down

When I imagine Sunday Porch Conversations, I picture two chairs,...

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Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety: A Comprehensive GuideAnxiety is a universal...

Sit with warriors quote about conversation difference.

The Power of Sitting with Warriors

By Kristi M. Estrada, LPC-S, NCC, SEP Whole Person Healing -...

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A Call to Serve: Join Me in Making a Difference

By Kristi M. Estrada, LPC-S, NCC, SEP Whole Person Healing -...

World Influencer Day, also Mother's Day card.

A Tribute to World Influencers

Mothers' Day is a time of celebration, reflection, and deep...