Open Journal - My Healing Journey Blog
Where real journeys and brave stories come together. This space was created to help shift mindsets, spark self-belief, and walk with each other through the healing journey. No pressure. No perfection. Just honesty, personal growth, and moving forward one real story at a time.
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April's Inspiration
Quote of the Month
""âSome seasons of your life will feel heavy, unclear, and slow. That doesnât mean youâre stuck, it means something is shifting beneath the surface. Stay with yourself. What feels hard today is not where your story ends.â
~ Traci Edwards
Monthly Affirmations
Let's Get UnstuckâTogether
If you've ever felt stuck, heavy with questions, or unsure how to move forward, you're not alone. I've been there tooâhell, let's be real, I am still there in many ways. That's why I created this space. Not as an expert, but as someone choosing to face the hard parts and share the journey honestly. Here, I write about the messy middle of healingâwhat I've been through, how I'm working through it, and the mindset shifts that are helping me grow. I am looking for guidance, just like you.
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Why I Started This Journey
Iâve been feeling stuck. Questioning and searching for my purpose, self-worth, self-esteem and confidence. Unsure of what the next chapter looks like for awhile now.
Somewhere along the way, I lost the connection I had with myself. And in the middle of that chaos, I found coaching podcasts that hit home to me. They made me feel seen.
So I created this space to share my stories, your stories and some segments that helped me the most.
Massive gratitude to the coaches and all creators who put their work out thereâitâs changed my life.
I now write about turning pain points into positivity, purpose and power. My stories are real, honest reflections and create a space for healing, connection and growth.
Letâs Get Unstuck is for anyone trying to move forward, heal, grow, or just take a breath.
It's also a place for your storiesâyour truth, your breakthroughs, your mess.
Together, weâre building a digital space rooted in warmth, honesty, and real-life growth.
Much love,
âTraci
Monthly Book Giveaway
This Month: April's Featured Book
Holding Onto the Light: A Fatherâs Journey Through Loss and Healing by Jeff Loving
The loss of a child is one of the most devastating experiences a parent can endure. The grief, the guilt, and the endless questions can feel impossible to put into words. This is my wifeâs and my own story, but it is also the story of countless other families navigating unimaginable loss in a broken world. To bridge the gap between the isolating pain of grief and the hope of renewal, I sought out the voices of fathers who have walked this path--men like me, who have lost, but are learning to live again. Too often, fathers of loss, remain the silent figures in the background, striving to hold their families together while quietly wrestling with their own sorrow. Holding Onto the Light gives voice to that struggle through the story of Myles, a young father who has experienced profound loss. In his search for healing, Myles retreats inward, seeking refuge in the solitude of his own mind. But within that space, he encounters an unexpected visitor--one who leads him on a journey through the stories of other fathers who have endured the same heartbreak. Through their words and wisdom, Myles must confront his own grief and face a choice: remain hidden behind the mask of survival or step boldly into the unknown, embracing the pain in pursuit of healing.
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Questions You Might Have
What is Let's Get Unstuck about?
Through personal essays, shared stories, thoughtful comments, and personal podcasts featuring the writers and voices behind those stories, as well as podcasts from powerful coaches, this platform exists to remind people they're not aloneâand that even the smallest step forward matters. Everything here is free, rooted in truth, and offered with the hope that someone reading will feel seen enough to take their first step toward getting unstuck.
Who are the coaches featured here?
You'll hear from voices like Mel Robbins, Jay Shetty, Dr. Thema Bryant, and others whose work helps people make sense of what they're carrying and begin moving toward a place of clarity, strength, and forward motion. Their insights are shared here because they meet real life where it actually isâand help people take meaningful steps toward getting unstuck. See the full list of coaches â
How do I share my own story?
To be considered, submissions should be shared with careâflagging any potentially triggering content, avoiding harmful language, and offering the reader a sense of hope or a next step forward. While not every story will be published, each one is read with respect and appreciation for the courage it takes to share.
What can I expect from the weekly newsletter?
No fluff. No forced positivity. Just real voices telling the truth, with the hope that something in the story helps you feel less alone and a little more able to take your next step forward.