“It is wise to believe something wonderful

is about to happen”. ~Anonymous

Welcome to Surviving with Dr. Chrissie — a space where truth meets healing and survival turns into purpose. I created this platform to give voice to the stories we’re often told to silence — the ones shaped by trauma, resilience, faith, and the long road to becoming whole again. Here, we talk about real life: the hard days, the messy healing, and the moments of grace that remind us we’re still standing. Through honest conversations, survivor stories, and a little bit of humor and hope, Surviving with Dr. Chrissie is more than a podcast or a blog — it’s a community. Because surviving isn’t the end of the story; it’s where the rebuilding begins.

You’re Still Here. That Means Something

You’ve been through things that would break most people—but you’re still standing.

Some people don’t get it.
They see you walking, smiling, getting through your day like it’s nothing.
They don’t see the heaviness you carry. The battles you fought just to get out of bed. The war you’ve survived in silence.

But I see you.
I see the cracks you’ve tried to seal. The strength it takes to not fall apart in front of your kids, your coworkers, the mirror. The way you keep choosing to show up, even when the world gave you every reason not to.

So, let me say this:
You’re still here. That means something.
It means you’ve got unfinished purpose. It means your story isn’t over. It means the fire inside you is louder than the lies that told you to quit.

Maybe today doesn’t feel motivational. Maybe you’re tired, numb, going through the motions. That’s okay.

But take a second.
Breathe.
And give yourself some damn credit.

You’re doing better than you think. And even if all you did today was survive—that counts.

Let’s hear your thoughts