Healing Didn’t Make Me Softer — It Made Me Colder They say healing is about becoming softer, gentler, kinder, more at peace. But that’s not my story. Healing didn’t make me softer. It made me colder. Not in a cruel way. Not in the “I don’t care anymore” way. But in the “I finally see things for what they are” way. I used to think softness meant goodness, that being understanding, forgiving, and endlessly patient made me whole. But really, it made me hollow. Because in trying

To the new soul reading this, welcome. To the returning one thank you for being here again. No matter how you arrived, I’m grateful you’re here. My name is Alexya Newman-Wong (formerly Sawyer), mental health advocate, and the founder of The Serenic Mind . But many of you already know me through the words I’ve shared over time: raw reflections, hard truths, quiet encouragements, and the pursuit of inner peace. This isn’t my first blog post. It’s one of many I’ve written strai

Mental health is a journey we all walk, sometimes with heavy steps and sometimes with light ones. I want you to know that your feelings are valid, and it’s okay to struggle. What I’ve learned is that self-care doesn’t have to be a solitary act. In fact, community-based self-care can be a powerful way to nurture your mental well-being. It’s about connecting with others, sharing experiences, and finding strength in togetherness. Let’s explore how leaning into community can help

Living with anxiety can feel like carrying a heavy weight that no one else sees. I want you to know that your feelings are valid, and you are not alone in this. Anxiety can be overwhelming, but there are many therapeutic approaches designed to help you find relief and regain control over your life. In this post, I’ll walk you through some of the most effective and compassionate therapies for anxiety relief, sharing insights and practical tips that can make a real difference.

Mental health is a journey that many of us walk, sometimes feeling lost or overwhelmed. I want you to know that your feelings are valid, and seeking support is a brave and important step. Over time, I’ve discovered how transformative therapy can be, especially when it’s delivered with warmth, understanding, and compassion. Today, I want to share with you the serene therapy benefits that have touched so many lives in Nassau. This approach is not just about clinical treatment;

Life Is Not a Race. Who Are We Competing With? I was having a conversation with someone recently, just casual, nothing deep, or so I thought. Somewhere in the conversation they quoted the saying, “Slow and steady wins the race.” It landed funny in my spirit. Not offensive. Not wrong. Just… unsettled. I nodded in the moment, but later, quiet, alone, and mind wandering, that sentence came back. And it didn’t come back gently. It sat with me. It lingered. It demanded to be quest

There comes a point in healing where the work changes. You’re no longer trying to survive what hurt you. You’re learning how to live after  it. This season asks different questions. Not How do I protect myself? But how do I stay connected to who I am while allowing life to expand? Growth doesn’t always arrive as disruption. Sometimes it comes as stability, and that can be just as confronting. Many of us learned to equate strength with self-reliance. To believe that needing le

Most conversations about healing make it sound like something that only happens in peaceful places. Soft music, deep breaths, no stress, silence. But many people don’t have the privilege of stepping away. Some are healing in homes filled with tension, in relationships that are still shaky, in jobs that drain them, or around people who still trigger old wounds. The truth is simple: sometimes healing begins in the very place that hurt you. And that doesn’t make your journey any

We talk about codependency like it’s a curse… But no one ever talks about the parts that were born from love. Everyone points out the flaws, the red flags, and the emotional exhaustion, and don’t get me wrong, those are real. They take a toll. They drain you in ways you don’t even see until you’re running on empty. But what people forget is that codependency didn’t just appear out of nowhere. It came from surviving. From adapting. From caring deeply. From wanting to feel safe

The Gentle Pressure of a Promise Engagement, it’s that sacred space between “I love you” and “I do.” It’s tender, transformative, and at times, quietly heavy. There’s this subtle pressure that everything should look perfect, that timing, emotions, and plans should all align seamlessly before stepping into forever. But love, in its truest form, was never meant to be flawless. It was meant to be faithful . Because real love isn’t about things falling into place, it’s about two

We like to believe we’re in control. Of our lives. Our choices. Our outcomes. It gives us comfort, the idea that if we plan hard enough, prepare well enough, and pray just right, things will go the way we want them to. But life has a quiet way of humbling us. We realize, sometimes painfully, that control is mostly an illusion, a delicate dance between what we influence  and what we must accept. The weather changes without our consent. People leave when we’re not ready. Oppo

"We don’t see things as they are; we see them as we are.” — Anaïs Nin “The eyes can only see what the mind is prepared to comprehend.” Have you ever wondered why two people can share the same experience yet walk away with completely different truths? That’s the quiet, powerful force of perception , the invisible lens through which we interpret our world. Perception isn’t just about sight; it’s about insight . It’s not only what your eyes take in, but what your mind and heart

This month isn’t only about awareness; it’s about honoring the hearts behind the ribbons . October paints the world pink, not just in color, but in courage . Every ribbon, every story, every survivor reminds us that strength isn’t always loud; sometimes it’s found in the quiet moments, in the gentle fight to keep believing, to keep showing up, to keep loving life even when it hurts. 💗 The Women Behind the Ribbon Behind every pink ribbon is a woman who once whispered, “I’m s

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