Your story is
more than your pain
Small steps towards understanding,
healing, and reclaiming yourself.
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The Nervous System Remembers: Trauma, the Body, and the Scapegoated Child
There is a kind of knowing that exists before memory.
It lives in the body, in the breath that shortens, the muscles that tighten, the vigilance that never quite turns off. Many people carry this without a clear story, only a sense that calm is fragile and safety temporary. This is not anxiety without cause. It is a nervous system that learned, early on, that being alert was the price of belonging.
Boundaries: Why They Matter and How to Start Setting Them
Boundaries aren’t walls, they’re the gentle fences that protect your energy and your peace. Learning to set them is a practice of self-love, clarity, and courage. Here, I share insights, stories, and practical tips to help you recognize your limits, speak up for yourself, and create relationships that honor your needs.
The 6 Types of Narcissists — And Why So Many of Us Struggle to See Them Clearly
Healing isn’t linear. Neither is learning to feel safe in love. This is a space for breaking old patterns, calming the nervous system, and choosing peace, one moment at a time. What happened to you is not your fault. And you don’t have to heal alone.
About
I’m Clio, and I write to help anyone feeling lost, stuck, or weighed down by the past discover their worth, heal, and find clarity.
Whether your past involved narcissistic abuse or childhood trauma, you deserve to find peace, purpose, and your true self.
Through my stories, reflections, and insights, I want to show you that what happened to you doesn’t define you—and that true growth and hope are always possible.
Recent Journal Entries
Pieces of my story, awareness and growth.
Healing isn’t loud. Today, choosing kindness over self-blame… resting instead of pushing… noticing a feeling instead of running… that’s progress. Little steps count. They always have.
Sometimes it’s noticing your feelings instead of running. Sometimes it’s resting when your body says it needs to. Sometimes it’s simply not abandoning yourself. Every small act of care is progress.
Every time you pause and honor your own truth, you rewrite a story that once told you your needs were too much.
Tools to Support Your Healing Journey
These resources are here to guide you through understanding, healing, and reclaiming your sense of self. Whether it’s a book that validates your experience, a podcast that speaks to your heart, or a video that offers clarity and comfort—you deserve tools that meet you where you are and remind you that your journey matters.
• 📚 Books – Stories and guides to help you process and heal.
• 🎧 Podcasts – Conversations that see you, validate you, and help you grow.
• 🎥 Videos – Visual guidance for understanding, reflection, and self-care.