Amy Dodd Pilkington

If you're lashing out at others, saying you don't care what others think, and pushing away people who care about you, you have unhealed trauma. Let's talk about unhealthy coping mechanisms and healing.

Let's talk about trauma responses and how trauma you haven't healed from affects you. Let's talk about how you can heal and live a better, fuller life. And let's talk about why I'm a bad person and why you might be, too.

I'm hurt, y'all. Too many people are shaming victims of rape and sexual assault and blaming them for the actions of rapists and abusers. Shame on you. You have to do better.

I'm always talking about growing, but how do we start? How do we keep growing? Let's talk about setbacks, motivation, relationships, and recognizing our faults. Let's dig in, tear up some roots, and get growing!

Let's talk about relationships and healing from trauma caused by unhealthy relationships. Let's talk about grieving relationships and moving toward healing.

As honest as you think I am, I am indeed a liar. What have I been lying about? Let's talk about second chances - and third, and fourth, and fifth.

As you grow, your relationships will change. Setting boundaries is important, but it's hard to distance ourselves from what's familiar even when we know we should. Let's talk about it.

Let's talk about making choices. We're not all choosing from the same menu. What do you do when you don't have good options?

Having the right kind of people in your corner really does make a difference. Find out who you need to know to keep going and growing.

Are you making excuses for Morant's behavior? Stop enabling him, and start supporting his desire to make positive changes. 

Dealing with change is hard, and it can leave you feeling defeated at times. How do we move forward and keep growing? Let's talk about it.

Does karma exist? I'm talking about karma, trauma, relationships, and more. Do you want to know why I started going and growing? Let's talk about it. 

I struggle with self-doubt and it makes it hard for me to recognize gaslighting at times. Not being able to recognize before engaging means I end up in the middle of a mind game with gaslighters more often than I'd like. Am I evil? Let's talk about it. 

That's a whole lot to unpack, so let's get started!

Confidence is not thinking they will like me. Confidence is knowing I’ll be fine if they don’t. Let's talk about being confident and building self-esteem.

Mr. Tyre Nichols of Memphis, TN, was a budding photographer who loved to skateboard, and he was a son who loved his mom. Rest in peace, Mr. Nichols.

I have trouble determining how much emotion is too much emotion. Let's talk about gaslighting, expressing anger, and bringing the circus to town.

Why did she wait so long to report it? What did she do to provoke it? What was she wearing? Let's talk about all the ways you are wrong for asking these questions. 

I used to have to tell my side of the story. I always had to have the last word, and I was known for being petty. Why did I do this? I did it for the same reason you do: low self-esteem. Let's talk about it.

I'm talking about several things today. Choose your friends wisely. Stop teaching kids to hide abuse. Keep growing!

Sometimes we are our own worst enemy. It can be hard to get out of your own way, but it's worth it. Let's talk about trusting your gut and building self-esteem.

Personal growth helps you be the best you that you can be. Let's talk about growth and arrested development.

The holidays are difficult, but being kind is easy.