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Rebellious Reflections
Welcome to Rebellious Reflections, a blog authored by licensed therapist, Sarah Rossmiller. Here, we challenge old rules, explore real emotions, and support your journey toward authentic emotional strength. Whether you’re facing anxiety, relationship challenges, or seeking personal growth, this space is for you.
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Existential Fear & Indecision: Why Death Anxiety Makes Us Feel Stuck
Beneath this surface indecision, however, lies a deeper fear: the awareness of our own mortality. Existential death anxiety, the fear of life’s finite nature and the unknown beyond it, is a universal experience. But what if our struggle to make decisions is, at least in part, a way of coping with this fear? Let’s explore how existential anxiety influences indecision and how understanding this connection can help us move forward.


10 Foundations for Strengthening Self-Worth
Building or strengthening self-worth is a deeply personal journey. It’s not about fixing yourself, but about remembering who you...


Flourishing with Positive Psychology
By focusing on what makes life worth living, positive psychology provides valuable insights and tools that help individuals and communities


How to Stop Personalizing Reactions in Your Relationships: 10 Strategies for Building Stronger Connections
Do you often find yourself overanalyzing and internalizing the reactions of those around you, whether they're friends, romantic partners,...


Cultivating Self-Compassion: 10 Practices for Nurturing Inner Kindness
Building self-compassion is a journey, but one that can profoundly enhance our resilience, happiness, and overall quality of life.


Choosing to Live Childfree
Despite the growing acceptance of childfree lifestyles, there are still misconceptions and societal pressures that individuals who choose no


Empathetic Inner Dialogue for Nurturing Your Inner Child
Discover the profound concept of the inner child and its role in emotional healing. Your inner child represents the vulnerable, authentic...


Confronting The Four Existential Concerns
While these concerns may provoke anxiety and uncertainty, they also offer an opportunity for personal growth, self-discovery, and the creati


Embrace the Magic Within: A Soulful New Year's Ritual for Authentic Beginnings
As the calendar turns the page to a new year, it's the perfect time to engage in a powerful ritual that transcends the ordinary...


Overcoming the Defectiveness/Shame Schema
One of the most challenging battles many of us face is the persistent feeling of inadequacy, unlovability, or unworthiness.


Crafting a Resilient Self: A Holistic Guide to Strengthening Your Sense of Identity and Embracing Personal Growth
Developing a stronger sense of self and personal identity is a valuable journey that can lead to increased self-confidence, resilience,...


The Pawsitive and Challenging Aspects of Fostering Animals: A Journey in Mental Health
Explore the mental health perks and hurdles of fostering animals.


Navigating Grief After Cutting Off a Family Member
Opting to cease communication with a parent or another significant family member as an adult is a deeply difficult decision, often...


Managing Mental Health Amid Global Turmoil
From guilt to compassion fatigue, explore the mental toll of current world atrocities and strategies for nurturing mental well-being.


The Tough Decision: Cutting Off Your Parents as an Adult
Explore the Complex Choice of Cutting Off Parents in Adulthood: Reasons, Guidance, and Prioritizing Well-Being


Coping with Holiday Challenges: Finding Inner Peace
As the holiday season approaches, it's important to recognize that for many, this time of year is more about stress than joy.


Finding Balance in Adulthood: 5 Strategies for Establishing Realistic Limits and Self-Control
Discover 5 Effective Strategies to Establish Self-Control and Set Realistic Limits in Adulthood. Start your journey towards personal growth


Your First AA Meeting: How to Prepare & What to Expect
Learn what to expect and how to prepare for your first AA meeting.


Embracing Spontaneity and Play in Adulthood: 5 Ways to Fulfill Unmet Childhood Needs
(Part 5 of a 6 part series on the 5 Core Emotional Needs) Childhood is often associated with boundless curiosity, uninhibited play, and...


Unlocking Emotional Freedom: 5 Steps to Expressing Needs and Emotions in Adulthood
Learn to express your needs and emotions with 5 empowering steps to guide you.
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