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“To heal is to touch with love that which we previously touched with fear.”

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The Healing Project Blog shares real, body-based insights for life after abuse—focusing on the wisdom of the body, holistic healing, and the many layered paths to recovery. It’s here to support and empower your journey back to yourself.

Science of the Body & Healing

Your body holds great wisdom with an innate capacity to heal itself.

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Abusive Relationships

Validation and insights for navigating and healing from abuse.

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Wellness & Self-Care

Gentle ways to care for and reconnect with yourself.

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Spiritual Connection

Consciously expand your mind and elevate your spirit

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By Gretchen Wood Lakshmi December 7, 2025
It can feel like abusers move on without consequences. But the truth is far more complex.
By Gretchen Wood Lakshmi November 30, 2025
This isn’t about political sides or gender wars. It’s about understanding the systems of power that shape the world.
By Gretchen Wood November 23, 2025
What happens to a society when it decides certain girls don’t matter?
By Gretchen Wood Lakshmi November 16, 2025
The holidays are here, and so is the chance to see people again; beyond assumptions, labels, or old family roles.
By Gretchen Wood Lakshmi November 9, 2025
You don’t need to be a Reiki master to bring balance and calm back into your body.
By Gretchen Wood Lakshmi November 2, 2025
Feeling the pull to slow down? You’re not alone. This is the healing season.
By Gretchen Wood Lakshmi October 26, 2025
The world is uncertain, but your ability to endure is still here.
By Gretchen Wood Lakshmi October 19, 2025
You can’t change your abuser... release the need to be understood and find peace despite all of the chaos.
By Gretchen Wood Lakshmi October 12, 2025
The myth of the “perfect victim,” why disbelief is its own form of harm, and how we can do better.
By Gretchen Wood Lakshmi October 5, 2025
“Why do I feel so attached to someone who hurts me?” The painful answer is trauma bonds.
By Gretchen Wood Lakshmi September 28, 2025
The world feels extra sharp and outrageous right now. What if your personal rebellion could look like softness?
By Gretchen Wood Lakshmi September 21, 2025
Meaningful conversations require emotional maturity from both sides. Without it, you’re just running into a wall.
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