Tag: Psychological resilience

[Crosspost] Reclaiming Maria: A Reunion of Self

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

After contemplating my own experiences and the power of personal growth, I finally decided to write a short story that reflects themes of resilience and self-discovery. While ‘Reclaiming Maria: A Reunion of Self’ draws inspiration from my own journey, it is a work of fiction, crafted to explore the complexities of facing the past and embracing who we’ve become. I hope you enjoy this tale of transformation and empowerment.

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Phase One of Retirement Completed

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)2 Comments

I’ve officially stepped back from YouTube. All my videos are now unlisted or private. It’s not a dramatic exit—just a quiet shift. My health hasn’t improved, and I no longer have the energy to sustain both this blog and the channel. The research papers are done, too. That chapter has closed.

There’s one final project I’m still working on. I hope to finish it before I die. It’s not grand, but it matters to me.

I’ll continue blogging here and on my personal site for as long as I’m able. No promises, no schedule—just presence, when I can offer it.

Through the Doorway: Remembering A Father’s Battle Amid Potential Conflict

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

I read an article today about a woman reflecting on her father’s PTSD. Her family had the same rule as mine—if you needed to wake Dad, you did so from the doorway to prevent the risk of an accidental reaction triggered by a flashback. I wonder how many children of military veterans have lived with this unspoken understanding, shaped by their parents’ trauma.

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[Cross-Post] Beyond Cleaning Your Room: Chaos, Clarity, and Self-Worth

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Who would’ve thought that an AI-generated voice of Jordan Peterson would inspire me? At least, I think it’s AI—there are several videos of him discussing attachment theory, just like there are of Mel Robbins. I haven’t listened to him in years, not since I followed the alt-right. And yet, here I am, drawn back, not by ideology, but by something deeper—an idea that resonated.

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