Unwoven Muse Therapy Collective

09/29/2025

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09/26/2025

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09/10/2025

Women are typically given 6 weeks to recover from pregnancy, but new research has revealed that the brain changes that occur during pregnancy can actually take 2-6 years to recover from, affecting memory, hormones and the woman’s stress response.

Forgetfulness, mental fogginess and difficulty concentrating are common complaints, sometimes referred to as “mom brain”. The massive changes in hormones like estrogen and progesterone during and after pregnancy affect brain chemistry. Progesterone, in particular, can cause drowsiness and contribute to mental fog. Also, the chronic exhaustion that comes with caring for a newborn significantly impacts memory and focus. Additionally, a mother’s priorities shift completely to her new baby, and the mental load of new responsibilities, anxiety, and stress can interfere with concentration and memory.

After childbirth, hormone levels like progesterone and estrogen, which were extremely elevated during pregnancy, drop dramatically and the hormone levels continue to fluctuate for months or even years while the body adjusts. These hormonal shifts, along with other life changes, can contribute to mood swings, anxiety and depression.

Furthermore, the body’s stress response undergoes significant changes during and after pregnancy. Pregnancy alters the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which regulates the body’s response to stress. Elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol have been linked to changes in the amygdala, a brain region involved in social and emotional development. While these changes are part of a normal adaptation to motherhood, excessive stress can increase the risk of anxiety and depression for the mother and may even affect the child’s neurodevelopment.

It is VITAL to give yourself grace and understand that these changes are beyond your control. I will put a few tips for coping with these changes in the comments section. Take good care of yourselves sweet friends and always ask for help when you need it.

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08/14/2025

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08/12/2025

"You forced me to study narcissism. Now enjoy my educated ass."
I never planned to become fluent in manipulation, gaslighting, trauma bonding, and emotional warfare. I never wanted to learn about the dark corners of the human psyche, or how someone could wear a mask so well they could fool even the most intuitive hearts. But you made it necessary. You left me confused, questioning my worth, blaming myself for things I didn’t do, and doubting my own reality. And when the pain became unbearable, I did what you never expected—I started digging.

I read, I watched, I listened. I studied patterns, behaviors, red flags, psychological terms, and survival stories. I dissected every conversation, every silent treatment, every lie you told with a straight face. And somewhere in all that research, I found me again—the real me. Not the broken version you tried to mold, but the strong, intuitive, self-aware version that was buried under your manipulation.

You thought you were destroying me, but you were actually educating me. I became fluent in your tactics. I learned how narcissists charm, then chip away at your spirit. I learned how they rewrite history, play the victim, twist your words, and weaponize your kindness. You taught me more than any book ever could, not because you wanted to—but because your cruelty forced me to wake up.

Now, I see through people like you in minutes. I spot the red flags, hear the double meanings, and feel the manipulation in the air before a word is even spoken. You turned me into someone who can't be fooled again.

So yes, you forced me to study narcissism.
Now enjoy my educated ass—because the version of me who tolerated your nonsense?
They don’t exist anymore.

07/23/2025

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06/25/2025

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02/22/2025

Struggling with people pleasing? You’re not alone. Check out this podcast episode by Kendraya

Podcast Episode · KNOW THYSELF Podcast · 02/21/2025 · 32m