Mindfulness & Self-Care Practices Rochelle Marecheau Mindfulness & Self-Care Practices Rochelle Marecheau

Grace in the Storm: The Art of Gratitude During Hard Times

When the world feels unsteady, gratitude can be the thread that holds you together. It doesn’t erase the chaos, but it reminds you that beauty still exists—quietly, faithfully, in the smallest corners of your day. This piece explores how to find calm through simple gratitude rituals, gentle reflection, and acts of kindness that bring you back to center.

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Therapy Isn’t Weakness

Struggle was something you kept to yourself. Maybe you were told to pray harder, work harder, or just push through. Talking to someone outside the family about private matters might have even been seen as a betrayal. Therapy, if it came up at all, was for other people—not for you.

That silence is where stigma lives. It takes root in the stories we inherit from family, culture, and community.

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Cracks That Let the Light In

What if the moments that broke you weren’t the end—but the beginning of something more honest? In this post, I explore how emotional rupture, though painful, can become a portal to deeper connection, clarity, and self-compassion. Through narrative therapy, we begin to untangle the stories born from hurt and explore the quiet possibility of repair.

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Exit Signs and Open Doors

There comes a moment—quiet, almost imperceptible—when your body realizes it’s no longer in danger. But instead of relief, you feel disoriented. What does life look like when survival is no longer the story you have to live by? In this piece, I explore the tender, confusing, and beautiful transition from survival mode to safety, and how narrative therapy can help you rewrite what it means to feel truly at home in your body and your life.

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Mothering the Self: Reparenting as a Path to Wholeness

What if nurturing yourself could rewrite your beginnings? This piece explores reparenting as sacred repair—learning to hold yourself with the same compassion you once needed. It’s a reflection on mothering from within and creating the safety that births freedom.

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Disclaimer

The content provided in this blog is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health care, diagnosis, treatment, or therapy. Reading this material does not create a therapist-client relationship, and the information shared may not be applicable to your specific situation. Relationships, emotional experiences, and mental health concerns are complex and unique to each individual. If you are experiencing distress, conflict, or other mental health challenges, it is strongly recommended that you seek support from a licensed mental health professional. Reliance on any information provided in this blog is solely at your own risk.

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