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Why You Might Struggle to Tell Your Story—and That’s Okay
You might worry about not being believed, or feel ashamed even though you didn’t do anything wrong. Maybe you’ve been told to stay quiet, or you just don’t have the words yet. All of that is valid. Wherever you are in your process, you deserve support that honours your experience and your strength.

Nada Johnson
Jun 113 min read


What Does My Body Need Right Now? A Gentle Guide to Healing
After trauma, it’s common to lose touch with what your body is trying to tell you. Maybe you’ve been pushing through pain or pretending you’re okay — and that’s completely understandable. Healing is about gently coming back to yourself, asking, “What do I need right now?” and giving yourself permission to listen without judgment.
🌿 At Nada Johnson Consulting & Counselling Services, Nada offers a caring space to help you reconnect with your body and your truth.

Nada Johnson
Jun 73 min read


Affirmations to Support You Through Healing
Healing isn't always easy—but you don’t have to do it alone.
Some days, just getting out of bed is a win. Other days, past pain resurfaces without warning. Healing isn’t a straight line, but with compassion, support, and small daily practices like affirmations, it is possible. 💚
At Nada Johnson Consulting & Counselling Services, we offer a trauma-informed, empowering space to help you reconnect with your strength—one step at a time.

Nada Johnson
Jun 13 min read


Why You Might Still Feel Connected to Someone Who Hurt You: Understanding Trauma Bonds
If you’ve ever felt emotionally tied to someone who hurt you, even after the harm is done, you’re not alone. This experience is known as a trauma bond, and it can leave you feeling confused and overwhelmed.
At Nada Johnson Consulting & Counselling Services, we understand how complicated these feelings can be. In this blog post, we gently explore what trauma bonds are, why they happen, and why they can be hard to break. Healing is possible and you don’t have to do it alone.

Nada Johnson
May 313 min read


Finding Peace Again: Healing from a Harmful Relationship
Many women who’ve been hurt in a relationship carry invisible wounds which are feelings and memories that stay long after the harm has ended. At Nada Johnson Consulting & Counselling Services (NJCCS), Nada offers a gentle, trauma-informed space where women can slowly begin to unpack and understand the impact of domestic violence.

Nada Johnson
May 234 min read


Understanding Consent: Why It Matters and How to Set Boundaries
Learning about consent is important because it helps us feel respected and secure. It also teaches us how to say no and protect ourselves in ways that honour our feelings and boundaries.If you’re finding it hard to understand or set these boundaries, Nada Johnson Consulting & Counselling Services is here to help.

Nada Johnson
May 223 min read


Red Flags: Early Clues a Relationship May Be Unhealthy
Sometimes, unhealthy patterns in a relationship are hard to spot. You might notice that something doesn’t feel quite right, but not be sure why. Let’s gently explore some of the signs that might show up at the beginning of a relationship and recognize things that don’t always seem harmful at first, but could be cause for concern.
Crystal Amoah
May 213 min read


It’s Not Her Fault: Diddy, Cassie, and the Lies Women Are Told About Abuse
When news broke that Sean “Diddy” Combs had physically assaulted Cassie Ventura, his former partner of over a decade, many people were shocked. But for many women, especially Black and Caribbean women, the video didn’t come as a surprise. It was confirmation.

Nada Johnson
May 204 min read


Understanding the Many Forms of Violence Against Women
Understanding violence against women means recognizing its many forms, visible and invisible, and supporting every path to healing.

Nada Johnson
Apr 13 min read
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