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Invisible in My Own Marriage
(excerpt from The Cracked Mirror..by Vikee) Feeling Unseen and Unknown I am married to a man who does not truly know me, despite the fact that we have been together for over twenty-five years. He believes he understands who I am because of our long history together, but in reality, he does not know me…
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The Cracked Mirror
Looking back at me is someone I don’t recognize anymore. I thought maybe it was fatigue or simple stress, but honestly, I don’t know who this person is anymore. Can you relate? Seeking to find some familiarity, something that can tell me that, it’s me! Nope, can’t find it. The mirror reflects the person looking…
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The Pain of Betrayal by Those You’ve Supported
Reflections on Hurt, Blame, and Self-Discovery Introduction Sometimes, the deepest wounds come from those we’ve spent our lives supporting. When people you care for and nurture turn their pain, mistakes, and disappointments onto you, it can leave you breathless, broken, and lost in despair. The emotional turmoil makes you question your worth, your actions, and…
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Loss of Innocence and the Path to Healing
Reflections on Personal Growth, Pain, and Spiritual Refuge The Deep Impact of Lost Innocence When those who are meant to love and protect us become the source of pain, the loss of innocence can leave profound marks on our lives. This loss is not just an emotional wound but can manifest in mental, physical, and…
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Choosing Emotional Freedom
Letting Go of Others’ Burdens to Protect Your Well-being In life, we often encounter people who, for their own reasons, act in ways that distract, hurt, or unsettle those around them. Their behaviors may be rooted in insecurities, unresolved pain, or an unwillingness to confront the work necessary for personal growth and healing. While it’s…
Hey, I’m Vikee
I am a licensed certified supervised addictions counselor, a published author, alumni of The House of Ruth Outreach Volunteer Program, and the co-owner of Montebello Medical Billing, Coding, and Consulting Company, LLC.
“One day you will rise above all the insecurities, fear, guilt, and shame, you will shed others’ opinions of you and be the Phoenix you were purposed to be!“
— Vikee
Footsteps To Freedom 