My Healing Village Regina Marie

A simple search on the internet for Veterans Day quotes would show up this line which says, “We don't know them all, but we owe them all.”It’s not credited to anyone, but whoever said this just nailed it right through the core. It’s true. We may never know each and every one of our heroes, but we owe them everything—our life, our liberty, and the way we are now are all thanks to them. And so on this day, we celebrate them, we honor them, and show our deepest gratitude for their utmost bravery...

Trigger Warning: This episode includes references and actual experiences of different types of abuse.The love that we attract is the love that we project. Consciously or not, we captivate the kind of love that reflects us. So, we often ask ourselves: Why did I end up with somebody similar to someone I hated the most? Why do I stay in the cyclical highs and lows of a relationship when it was what I escaped from home?Jennifer Fostino finds that the answer to this question lies with familia...

Trigger Warning: This episode includes references and actual experiences of different types of abuse.“Love comes when you least expect it.”Says a common quote, and also a lesson Katrina Smith learned from her mom. It indeed came when she least expected it and when she didn’t want it. Coming from an abusive relationship with the father of her children, Katrina was in no right shape of mind when she entered a new relationship. She was still reeling from the trauma, but who wouldn’t be swayed by...

Trigger Warning: Please note that this episode includes references to and actual experiences of different types of abuse.In celebration of World Mental Health Day, we are honored to meet several people who emerged victorious after conquering and surviving domestic abuse.Jess, an advocate of protecting women against domestic violence and abuse, did not realize how strong she was after becoming a mother at a young age and ending her 12-year relationship with abusive and narcissistic partners. S...

Trigger Warning: Please note that this episode includes references to and actual experiences of different types of abuse.As we celebrate World Mental Health Day, we put the spotlight on courageous women who have survived different forms of abuse and have emerged stronger, more resilient, and even joyful.Daniela and Laura are two people with different lives, living thousands of miles away from each other, yet share a common tragic experience. They are both victims of abuse from people they tru...

Let’s face it, we all have our fair share of traumas, most commonly because of something our parents did. Yes, our very own parents. While most parents mean well, there are some who may not know how to raise a child in a loving or nurturing environment. They can be stubborn, unwilling to listen, and would even disregard their children’s feelings. Oftentimes, these types of parents grew up in households with parents who were similarly unaffectionate or disconnected from them. They most li...