Leslie Pertz, LMSW, NIC, PLLC

05/10/2026

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05/04/2026

On this TFMR awareness day, here to say you matter, your story matters, your baby(ies) matter.

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TFMR Awareness Day is a time to honor and recognize families who have experienced termination for medical reasons.

These are deeply personal healthcare decisions, made in the context of complex medical circumstances and profound love.

Today, we raise awareness, reduce stigma, and work to build understanding and support for TFMR families everywhere so no one has to walk this path alone.

We must continue strengthening awareness, compassion, and support for TFMR families everywhere.

04/20/2026

Excited and honored to be invited to serve as a panelist for this Q&A!

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The EMDRIA Virtual Summit isn’t just about learning—it’s about connection.

Take a pause with us during this 30-minute Q&A on EMDR for reproductive, perinatal, and infant mental health. A space to ask questions, share perspectives, and connect with others doing this work.

Register: www.emdriasummit.com

04/19/2026

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Unprocessed emotions do not disappear. They wait. Guided journaling can help you gently explore emotional pain, stress triggers, and feelings you learned to ignore. These prompts support emotional healing, trauma awareness, nervous system regulation, and self-reflection without pressure or overwhelm.

If emotions feel heavy or hard to manage, this article may help:
👉 Four Tips To Help You Manage Your Emotions
https://reachoutrecovery.com/4-ways-to-manage-your-emotions/

Save this for your healing journey or share it with someone who needs emotional support today.

04/11/2026

Yep

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Biohacking Bombshell

04/06/2026

After awareness comes acceptance then action toward change.

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If these 8 things trigger you, your childhood may still be affecting you.

Emotional triggers are not random. They often come from unresolved childhood trauma, past experiences, and unmet emotional needs. You might notice strong reactions to criticism, feeling ignored, fear of abandonment, or difficulty trusting others. These patterns can follow you into adulthood without you even realizing it.

Healing starts with awareness. When you recognize your triggers, you can begin to understand where they come from and how to respond in healthier ways. You are allowed to grow beyond your past.

Read more here: https://reachoutrecovery.com/tips-for-recovering-from-childhood-trauma/

03/13/2026

Life is never as simple as a tag line.

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03/10/2026

Yes. We learn patterns from our experiences.

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Growing up too fast can shape a person in ways most people never see.

Many children who had to be “the mature one,” the caretaker, or the peacekeeper in their family develop patterns like people pleasing, hyper-independence, emotional suppression, and chronic anxiety later in life. What looked like maturity was often a survival response.

Psychologists sometimes connect these experiences to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which include things like emotional neglect, unstable homes, and having adult responsibilities too early.

Understanding these patterns can be the first step toward healing your inner child and creating healthier relationships as an adult.

Learn more about how early experiences affect emotional health here:
https://reachoutrecovery.com/adverse-childhood-experiences-explained/

02/27/2026

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02/20/2026

Yes!

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02/06/2026

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