I was told epilepsy would control my life. It didn’t.

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 #epilepsyawareness #healingjourney y #resilience #ThinkandGrowEducation #RayBehan #Epilepsy #Psychoneuroimmunology

Why Trust Is So Hard to Find Today
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#trustissues #modernrelationships #datingtoday #findingtheone #relationshipadvice #emotionalconnection #loyaltymatters #realrelationships #datingstruggles #selfgrowth #trustbuilding #loveandtrust #mindsetshift #healingjourney #zsoltzsemba

https://zsoltzsemba.com/trust-relationships-social-media-cheating-dating/

https://medium.com/storyangles/stop-melting-down-23693ad3c47b

You know the moment it happens. One second you’re functioning, responding, managing. Then something hits.

#meltdown #stressrelief #emotionalhealth #medium #healingjourney #mentalhealth

Welcome to the Apology Tour

If there’s one thing you should know about me if you’ve been following Stories from Tina for a while, it’s that I am the resident reality check. I speak my mind, I value authenticity, and I don’t sugarcoat the truth. But today, the reality check is being cashed on my own front porch.

I was sitting around the other day, just thinking about where I am in life right now in 2026, and I had this sudden, overwhelming realization: the old me would absolutely hate the new me. And honestly? Thank God for that.

Let’s take a little trip down memory lane, back to when I was younger and, frankly, an absolute menace to society.

Reflecting on My “Crashing Out” Era

Back in the day, I used to crash out. A lot.

If I even felt for a slight second that you were lying to me or hiding something, it was over for you. I didn’t just get mad; I turned into a hybrid of the FBI, the CIA, and a private investigator with a vengeance. I would have an entire binder of receipts ready just to prove that I was right and you were wrong. You couldn’t get anything past me.

But it didn’t stop at just proving a point. The old me was, by my own admission, bat shit crazy. If you crossed me, I wasn’t above showing up at your home. I would key your car, slash your tires, break your windows, and so much more. I was vindictive. I held grudges like they were Olympic gold medals. If you hurt me, I made sure you paid for it, even if it took me years to get my revenge. I needed you to feel at least a little bit of the pain that you made me feel.

Why Hurt People Break Things

Looking back, I am still thanking God (and honestly, my lucky stars) that I never went to jail and that no one ever pressed charges against me for any of it. I know people hated the old me. Hell, there were times I hated the old me.

The truth is, I was always losing my shit because I was so deeply misunderstood. No one would listen to me. I was alone, I was hurting, I was damaged, and I was still trying to process the heavy, traumatic things that I had gone through in life.

When you’re broken, you tend to break things around you—including people. I was a fuck-up when I was younger, always up to something, always operating from a place of deep defensiveness. I accused so many people of so many things (some true, some my own paranoia) because I didn’t know how to handle my own internal environment.

Choosing to Protect My Peace at 33

I am 33 years old now. I am a mom to two beautiful kids, Noah and Maureen. I have fought so hard to be where I am today, crawling out of the dark hole I used to live in.

I’ll be damned if I lose everything I worked so hard for because of someone else’s drama. I am not living like I’m part of a glitchy Sims game anymore. I have calmed down tremendously, and my entire life now revolves around one central theme: protecting my peace.

Even if I think you’re lying to me today, or keeping things from me, I wouldn’t even bother doing a background check on you. It’s just not worth my energy. If you want to run a smear campaign against me, go right ahead—but you will be the only one participating in it. I simply don’t have the time or the energy to go back and forth with anyone. I have a lot of health issues, I’m still dealing with the damage from my past, and while I have done plenty of work to heal, I am still a work in progress. I’m not completely healed, and I’m okay admitting that.

Making Amends and Owning My Truth

Because I’ve been doing the work, I’ve reached a point where I am actively trying to make amends. I have been reaching out to people from my past, admitting my wrongs, owning my faults, and straight-up apologizing for the things I did to them.

Honestly, I look back and I don’t even know how half of these people were friends with me or put up with me during my “crashing out” era. I caused a lot of issues in their lives. Yet, some of them stayed by my side until they just couldn’t anymore—until my chaos was too toxic for their mental health and their peace. I get it now.

The Reality of Seeking Forgiveness

When I reach out to these people, I don’t want anything from them. I don’t want to be friends again. I’m not trying to reopen old wounds or force my way back into their lives. I just want to say my peace. I want them to know I am truly sorry, and I want to thank them for everything they ever did for me when I needed help.

But here’s the kicker: nobody believes I’ve changed. Every time someone from my past sees my name or my phone number pop up, they either block me immediately or curse me out. And you know what? That’s fine. It doesn’t surprise me. They remember the old, bat-shit crazy Tina who would go to all ends—physical or spiritual—to get her lick back. They think I have an ulterior motive. They think there’s a catch. They think I’m setting them up just to screenshot their response and post it online to control the narrative or get a rise out of them.

It stings, but I understand it. But my heart is pure now, and my intentions are good.

What I Value Now: Emotional Intelligence and Accountability

Nowadays, I am all about having adult, mature conversations. I want people in my life who have emotional intelligence. If we fell off in the past and you reach out to me, and I see you’ve truly changed and aren’t on any funny mess, I’m open to talking.

What I Look For in My Circle:

• A Backbone: I want people around me who aren’t easily influenced or controlled by others. I can’t stand when people let outside voices dictate how they treat me.
• Accountability: Take responsibility for your fuck-ups. Apologize for what you did instead of playing the victim.
• Progress over Perfection: Let’s fix what went wrong and ensure we don’t repeat the same mistakes.

I’m really not a bad person. I have a good heart and I mean well. Yes, I will still speak up when I am being done wrong or when I see others being mistreated—I’m always going to be the resident reality check—but the delivery has changed.

Welcome to the New Era of Stories from Tina

I’m all about God, Allah, wanting peace, and wanting growth. I just want to be surrounded by people who actually believe me when I tell them things, who don’t constantly question my motives.

I did the work to become the person I am today. I am proud of the 33-year-old woman, mother, and writer sitting here typing this. So, to anyone from my past reading this: I’m sorry, I thank you, and I wish you the best.

And to everyone else? Welcome to the new era of Tina. We’re keeping it peaceful, we’re keeping it honest, and we are leaving the tire-slashing in the history books where it belongs.

Chronic illness isn’t “all in your head,” 

https://de320.isrefer.com/go/UNTHINKABLE/Stuartn/
 
#chronicillness #rootcause #holistichealing #mindbodyconnection #healingjourney #ThinkandGrowEducation #RayBehan #Emotions #Thoughts

The Reality of Modern Relationships
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#Zsoltzsemba #datingtoday #trustissues #socialmediaeffects #relationshipadvice #emotionalhealing #lettinggo #heartbreak #selfgrowth #datingstruggles #loveandtrust #onlineconnections #realrelationships #mindsetshift #healingjourney

https://zsoltzsemba.com/relationships-social-media-cheating-love-dating/

Are you addicted to your emotions?

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#emotionalawareness #shadowwork #healingjourney #selfdiscovery #innerwork #ThinkandGrowEducation #RayBehan #Powerofwords #Subconciousness

Letting Go Hurts, But It Heals
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#lettinggo #healingjourney #heartbreak #selfgrowth #movingon #emotionalhealing #selfreflection #innerpeace #loveandloss #growthmindset #healingprocess #poetrycommunity #writersofinstagram #feelings #relationshipadvice #zsoltzsemba

https://zsoltzsemba.com/break-up-relationships-heartache-life-healing/

10 Physical Symptoms of Spiritual Awakening: Why Your Body Hurts

When your body starts speaking, are you listening? This eye-opening piece explores the physical side of spiritual awakening—unexpected sensations, emotional waves, and energy shifts that may feel confusing, yet deeply transformative. What if the discomfort is part of becoming?
Read it here: https://www.awarenessjourneybook.com/10-physical-symptoms-of-spiritual-awakening-why-your-body-hurts/
#spiritualawakening #mindbodyconnection #healingjourney #spiritualgrowth