“It is wise to believe something wonderful

is about to happen”. ~Anonymous

Welcome to Surviving with Dr. Chrissie โ€” a space where truth meets healing and survival turns into purpose. I created this platform to give voice to the stories weโ€™re often told to silence โ€” 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 weโ€™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 โ€” itโ€™s a community. Because surviving isnโ€™t the end of the story; itโ€™s where the rebuilding begins.

How to make that difficult decision

Life has a way of placing us at crossroads โ€” moments when the next step could change everything. Whether itโ€™s a career move, relationship choice, or personal goal, making the right decision can feel heavy. But the truth is, clarity doesnโ€™t come from rushing โ€” it comes from reflection.

Hereโ€™s how to slow down and make choices that align with your values and future:

1. Clarify your goals.
Ask yourself what truly matters. What are you working toward, and why? When your โ€œwhyโ€ is clear, your direction becomes easier to see.

2. Weigh the pros and cons.
Every decision has trade-offs. Write them down. Seeing things on paper removes emotional fog and helps you evaluate reality rather than fear.

3. Consider the consequences.
Think long-term. How will this choice affect your peace, growth, and relationships? Sometimes the best decision isnโ€™t the easiest one โ€” itโ€™s the one that builds the future you want.

4. Trust your instincts.
Youโ€™ve made it this far because youโ€™ve learned to listen to your inner compass. When your mind and gut align, thatโ€™s often your truth speaking.

Remember โ€” the right decision isnโ€™t about perfection. Itโ€™s about alignment. Itโ€™s about choosing what moves you closer to who youโ€™re meant to be, even if it feels uncertain.

โœจ You already have the wisdom you need โ€” itโ€™s just waiting for you to listen. โœจ


2 responses

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    New Media Works

    Hey Chrissie ๐Ÿ™‚

    I enjoy reading your blog a LOT! ๐Ÿ˜€

    I feel maybe we both appreciate the “coping mechanism” that blogging can be.

    There’s a very poignant case of this right in these last few blog posts you’ve publishied (i.e., including the “next” one ๐Ÿ˜‰ ).

    Here (above), you write:

    “clarity doesnโ€™t come from rushing โ€” it comes from reflection”

    … and TBH I kind of *didn’t even have time for that to really sink in* before you published the “Share Your Story” post (I might have even missed this one altogether, because: LIFE).

    Well, coping is one thing (and it’s a really important skill), but *MOVING ON* seems really NEXT LEVEL … and I guess this post sort of scratches that itch.

    Yet IMHO for people who experienced significant trauma, it really isn’t the “mathematics” of making decisions — it’s more the *ENVIRONMENT* of risk. The unknowns. The past, clouding the present. The thin ice, the fear, the FREEZE that stifles and extinguishes freedom, etc.

    Just thinking out loud here.

    ๐Ÿ™‚ Norbert

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    1. Hi! Thanks for the comment! Healing is never a one stop shop or simple. Itโ€™s fluid and itโ€™s what works for each individual. I just say what has worked for me and writing helps heal me. ๐Ÿ’•

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