Lynn M. Lauria MA LMHC

08/15/2025

Grateful ❤️

08/15/2025

❤️

07/07/2025

I love my lavender plants💜 I cut and carry one with me everyday! Keeps me happy!💜 What’s your favorite grounding technique?

02/11/2025

It took me too long to understand that no matter how much I explain my side, some people will twist it to fit their narrative. I used to pour my heart out, desperately hoping they'd see the truth, but l've learned the hard way-if someone truly wanted to understand, they wouldn't make me beg for it.
If you've already decided I'm the villain in your story, fine. I'm not going to keep bending over backwards trying to prove I'm good enough, worthy enough, or innocent enough. The truth is, the more I explain, the more power I give to someone who doesn't want to hear it.

Let them believe what they want.
Let them say it was all my fault.
Let them stay stuck in their version of events.

LET. THEM.

I won't defend myself anymore. Because l've realized something crucial-explaining myself over and over doesn't bring peace. It only exhausts me. It only reinforces their narrative, because if they really cared to understand, they would've listened the first time.
I'm reclaiming my energy. I'm walking away from the endless loop of justification and debate. I deserve connections where I don't have to fight for my truth to be seen.

If my silence makes you uncomfortable, then be uncomfortable.
If my choice not to explain feels like defeat to you, that's on you.
I'm no longer concerned with trying to win a battle I never agreed to fight.
I'm done begging to be understood.
I'm done begging for kindness, respect, and empathy that should've been given freely.
I'm done putting myself on trial in a court that was never fair to begin with.

I'M. DONE.

The only explanation I owe is to myself: that I choose peace over their noise.
I choose to move on without the weight of constantly trying to be heard by people who are committed to misunderstanding me.
Let them think what they want.

LET. THEM. GO.

I will not explain myself again.
Because, honestly, I don't need to. 💜💫🙏

02/08/2025

"When life breaks you, it is because you are ready to be put back together differently. Every piece of you that feels shattered is a piece that will find a new place, a new purpose, a new meaning. Trust that the cracks are where the light gets in. And sometimes, in our brokenness, we find our greatest wholeness. We find the courage to rebuild, to reimagine, to redefine what it means to be strong. You are not broken; you are breaking through."
— Unknown

01/24/2025

Ernest Hemingway once said,
“In our darkest moments, we don’t need advice.”

What we truly need is the power of human connection: a quiet presence, a gentle touch, or the smallest gesture that reminds us we’re not alone. These acts of love and solidarity become the anchors that hold us steady when life feels overwhelming.

Pain is a deeply personal burden, and difficulties are uniquely ours to face—but your silent presence tells me I don’t have to face them in isolation. It’s a quiet reminder that, no matter how lost I feel, I am still worthy of love and connection.

Sometimes, words aren’t necessary; your silent support speaks louder than anything else. Love, in its purest form, has the power to help us rediscover ourselves, even when we’ve forgotten who we are.

Let’s remember the importance of simply being there for one another. ♥️
(Author unknown)

01/16/2025

"Let things break; stop trying so hard to keep them glued together.
Let people get angry.
Let them criticize you—their reaction is not your problem.
Let everything fall apart, and don’t worry about what comes next.
Where will I go? What will I do?

What is meant to leave will leave anyway.
What is meant to stay will remain.
Whatever departs always makes room for something new—that’s the Universal Law.

And never think there’s nothing good left for you. You just need to stop holding onto what needs to go."
—Meryl Streep
Credits: reflexiones y frases del alma ·
( Maite Pardo Sanchez )

12/06/2024

I’ve come to realize that I practice something I like to call "silent cut-offs." It’s not always dramatic or loud, but it’s a conscious decision to step away from people or situations that no longer align with my values or peace of mind. I don’t always feel the need to explain myself or engage in heated conversations. Sometimes, the most powerful form of communication is simply removing myself from toxic dynamics or unhealthy patterns. I trust my instincts and know when something doesn’t sit right, and instead of dragging it out, I let go quietly, leaving behind what no longer serves me.

It’s not about being passive or avoiding confrontation, but rather about recognizing that some things just aren't worth fighting for. I’ve learned that when you know what’s right and what’s wrong for you, you don’t have to justify your boundaries or chase validation. The silent cut-off is a form of self-respect—a way of protecting my emotional space without needing to explain every decision. It's an understanding that sometimes, the healthiest thing you can do is just walk away and trust that the right choices will always speak for themselves..
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11/28/2024

11/28/2024

Truth!
Be proud of yourself for all you have survived and learned to thrive through.

💕💕💕

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11/23/2024

Gratitude changes everything..