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A to Z Challenge

Blogging A to Z, and Loving It!

May 10, 2016 | Jenn Crowell

A-to-Z Reflection [2016]

I wasn’t sure whether I would actually finish the A to Z Blogging Challenge this past April, but I did — and absolutely loved it. I’ve learned so many things from the experience. Continue reading →

Not Quite Zen, But Getting There

April 30, 2016 | Jenn Crowell

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Seven years ago, while in a lot of distress, I entered a program of therapy called DBT, which emphasized concepts from Buddhism. It literally saved my life. Continue reading →

Staying in “Yes”

April 29, 2016April 28, 2016 | Jenn Crowell

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This week at the dance class I attend, we moved to a song that talked about “staying in yes” — focusing on what you want rather than what you don’t, evaluating all the options and choosing the best one. Continue reading →

Xenophobia: An Act of “Othering”

April 28, 2016 | Jenn Crowell

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The term xenophobia is traditionally used to describe fear of literal foreigners from distant countries. I think it can reasonably describe any process by which a person or group of people are perceived as “the other.” Continue reading →

Weathering the Storms of Anxiety

April 27, 2016April 26, 2016 | Jenn Crowell

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I frequently struggle with bouts of severe anxiety. One of my (usually effective) coping strategies is to distract myself, but lately I have found that tuning into the anxiety helps as well. Continue reading →

The Importance of Validation for Abuse Survivors

April 26, 2016April 26, 2016 | Jenn Crowell

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The need for validation is an utterly human one. We both desire and deserve to be heard — and this goes doubly so for those of us on the margins. Continue reading →

Understanding Self-Harm Urges

April 25, 2016 | Jenn Crowell

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I have been self-harm free for just over seven years (go me!), andĀ if I’m being honest I mustĀ admit that I do sometimes still have urges. They used to scare me a lot, but I’ve come to view them as important information. Continue reading →

Owning Your Truth

April 23, 2016 | Jenn Crowell

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I believe strongly in the power of narrative to shape and heal. The stories we tell about ourselves hold the potential to empower us, and allow us to own our truths. Continue reading →

Finding Solidarity in the Struggle

April 22, 2016 | Jenn Crowell

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Having multiple disabilities can often be isolating, but I’ve found solace in solidarity. Learning about the rich history of movements fighting for civil rights gives me a context in which to put my own challenges, and empowers me when I feel most downtrodden. Continue reading →

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