Tag: journaling

• The Shadow I Couldn’t Stand to See

  A reflection on shadow work, the mirror of projection, and a little girl who wasn’t allowed to ask for a glass of water. (This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure on my Resources page.) “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” — Carl Jung The People…

  Sara McGuire

  May 19, 2026

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  abuse, anxiety, c-PTSD, childhood trauma, cptsd, depression, emotional healing, father wounds, healing, healing journey, inner child, journaling, Jungian psychology, life, love, manipulation, mental health, patriarchy, projection, self help, self-awareness, self-worth, shadow integration, shadow work, trauma, writing

• Ego trips.

  It’s been more than a year since I’ve written a post for this space. I write extensively in my journal every day so I have plenty to say and share. It’s not for lack of content. It’s fear and pain and my hard-working ego trying to keep me safe from re-experiencing past traumas. I let…

  Sara McGuire

  July 3, 2024

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  abuse, journaling, mental health, self help, temp owerment, trauma