Getting Past Survivor
Because “surviving” was never meant to be the whole story
If you’ve ever felt stuck replaying the same patterns — overthinking, people-pleasing, shutting down, or trying to prove your worth — you already know survival mode doesn’t end just because the danger did.
It lingers in the brain, shaping how you think, feel, and show up in life.
This space is about understanding how your brain learned to survive, how to rewire it, and how to live freely, fully, and intentionally.
You may have survived something big or small — but survival isn’t the end of your story.
Getting Past Survivor is about moving beyond those automatic patterns — fight, flight, freeze, or fawn — and into a life led by choice, not fear.
It’s the journey of letting go, retraining the mind, and becoming someone you can trust to treat yourself well.
If you sense there’s something beyond survival — even if you can’t name it yet — you’re right.
And you don’t have to do it alone.
💙 Helen
To read more about my story: The Reason for Getting Past Survivor
If you’d like to explore specific topics or themes — from self-trust to rewiring the brain
— visit the Getting Past Survivor Library.
It’s a listing of the blogs in my every growing collection, sorted into 6 healing pillars (w/ links):
💫 Self-Trust | 🌱 Self-Design | 🧠 Rewire Your Brain | 🤝 Relationships | 🎯 Tools & Sensory Awareness | 💬 Own Your Voice
Trusting Our Confidence
We don’t just fear our flaws — sometimes we fear our strengths. Confidence can feel unsettling when it’s new, but trusting it is where freedom begins.
Release Emotion, Gain Clarity
When emotion takes over, clarity disappears. Discover how releasing emotional charge—without losing feeling—restores balance and opens new possibilities.
Awareness Before Desire
We often reach for what’s missing without ever noticing what’s already here. This piece explores how awareness transforms desire — and how clarity about what you have reveals what you actually want.
It Wasn’t That Bad
When you tell yourself “it wasn’t that bad,” you’re not downplaying the past—you’re protecting yourself from it. Until one day, you’re ready to stop.
Rewriting Reality to Feel Safe
Sometimes bending reality feels easier than facing the truth. But each time you choose honesty, even when it hurts, you strengthen the part of you that knows you can stand on your own. This reflection explores how self-protection can keep us stuck—and how truth, though uncomfortable, becomes the foundation for real safety.
On The Job Training
Your brain learns from every moment on the job — trust, tension, even fear. Leaving a toxic workplace isn’t the end of healing; it’s the start of retraining your brain. Discover how to unlearn survival wiring and rebuild confidence, clarity, and calm in your next chapter.
Between Holding On and Letting Go
Healing can feel uncertain when your brain mistakes change for danger. In that quiet space between holding on and letting go, your senses reveal how your unconscious protects you—and how to gently teach it that freedom is safe.
Your unconscious mind is driving more than you think
Your unconscious mind is working behind the scenes, making choices long before you notice. In those hidden seconds, it shapes your actions, reactions, and even emotions. The good news? You can reprogram these automatic patterns and harness your mind’s power to create the life you actually want.
When Gratitude Feels Out of Reach
If you’ve ever felt like gratitude is just out of reach, this blog is for you. It’s not about resistance—it’s about protection. Explore why your brain might not feel safe enough for gratitude yet, and how true healing begins with listening, not forcing.
When Survival Was the Plan
You’ve probably heard it: “Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans.” Sounds poetic—unless your only “plan” was to survive.
The Battle Between Knowing and Feeling
You know you’ve grown. You know the relationship is over. So why does your chest still tighten? Why do you still flinch, worry, or overthink even when life feels calm? This post explores the hidden reason your healing hasn’t felt like healing—and what you can do about it.
I’m Raising People Not Pets
Being a mom doesn't end when your kids grow up—but the role changes. Learn how to stop over-caring, trust the adults you raised, and stay lovingly connected without hovering.
How to Stop Expecting the Worst
Still on edge, even though nothing bad has happened in years? Your brain may be stuck in fear. Learn how to begin retraining unconscious patterns and finally feel safe—without forcing yourself to “just get over it.”
Are You Gaslighting Yourself?
Think gaslighting only comes from others? Learn how self-gaslighting shows up, why we do it, and what happens when we finally stop minimizing our truth. The most convincing lies are the ones we tell ourselves.
Change Can Be Easy
Change doesn’t have to be a battle.
If your brain feels stuck, it’s not broken—it’s just following old instructions. Real change starts when you stop pushing and start listening.
You’re Not Broken
You’re not broken.
Even after healing, something can still feel off. There’s a reason—and a way through it.
Why Affirmations Don’t Work—Until You Do This
Affirmations aren’t magic spells—they’re only effective when your unconscious mind believes them. In this blog, I revisit the real reason positive affirmations often fall flat and share how to speak to your brain in a way it can actually hear.
Say It Like It’s Over
The way you talk about your experiences might be the reason they’re still hanging around.
The Key to Change!
Change feels hard because your brain craves ease. Learn how aligning your unconscious mind makes transformation effortless.
Create Your Future
Ready to shape your future? Future pacing helps you align your mind and emotions to turn your goals into reality. Discover how this powerful technique can transform your path—read more!
