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  • Welcome to PrincessCrystalSays.com: A Space for Healing, Growth, and Real Talk

    If you’re searching for a place where honesty meets healing, where spiritual insights blend with real-life struggles, and where personal empowerment is more than a buzzword—welcome to PrincessCrystalSays.com. This isn’t just another lifestyle blog. It’s a heartfelt, healing space created by a woman who’s walked through fire and lived to tell the story—not just to…

  • How Healing Helped Me Create PrincessCrystalSays.com

    There was a time in my life when simply making it through the day felt like a victory. After battling cancer, living with chronic pain, and navigating emotional wounds that ran just as deep as the physical ones, I knew I needed more than just survival—I needed purpose. That’s when healing became more than a…

  • How to Spot the Emotional Signs of Mental Abuse No One Talks About

    When we hear the word “abuse,” many of us think of visible scars, bruises, or shouting matches behind closed doors. But mental and emotional abuse often leaves no physical marks—and that’s what makes it so insidious. It hides in plain sight. It disguises itself as love, concern, or even protection. And far too often, the…

  • How to Tell If Someone Is Draining Your Emotional Energy

    Have you ever spent time with someone and walked away feeling exhausted, anxious, or just not like yourself? You may have chalked it up to a bad mood or a long day, but sometimes the real reason is more subtle—and more personal. The truth is, some people slowly drain our emotional energy without us even…

  • Why Letting Go of Toxic People Is Self-Care, Not Cruelty

    Letting go of someone you care about—especially when that person is family, a long-time friend, or even a romantic partner—can feel like an act of cruelty. It’s easy to question yourself: “Am I giving up too soon?” “What if they change?” “Is it wrong to walk away?” But the truth is, choosing to release toxic…

  • Who is Crystal Amon?

    Crystal Amon is a freelance writer, chronic illness advocate, and founder of PrincessCrystalSays.com—a heartfelt blog and platform dedicated to self-love, emotional healing, and spiritual growth. A stage 2B cervical cancer survivor living with severe nerve damage and chronic pain, Crystal draws strength from her journey and shares authentic, faith-filled reflections to inspire others through life’s…

  • I Was Selected for an Interview with Marquis Who’s Who 2025!

    By Crystal Amon – PrincessCrystalSays.com I have some beautiful news to share—something I’m still wrapping my head around! Recently, I was honored to be selected for an interview with the Marquis Who’s Who 2025 interviewing team. If you’re not familiar, Marquis Who’s Who is a prestigious publication that highlights accomplished professionals across various fields—and to…

  • How I Can Practice Gratitude Every Day

    By Crystal Amon – PrincessCrystalSays.com Gratitude. It’s a word we hear all the time—on Pinterest quotes, in wellness journals, even in sermons. But what does it really mean to live in gratitude every day? And more importantly, how do we actually practice it when life is heavy, painful, or just plain messy? I’ve learned the…

  • The Emotional Signs of Mental Abuse No One Talks About

    By Crystal Amon | PrincessCrystalSays.com Mental abuse doesn’t always leave bruises, but it leaves deep, invisible wounds. It hides in toxic relationships, manipulative friendships, or even within families that are supposed to love and protect us. While many are familiar with the obvious signs — yelling, name-calling, or controlling behavior — the emotional signs of…

  • Why I Advocate for Chronic Pain Warriors

    By Crystal Amon | PrincessCrystalSays.com Living with chronic pain is a battle that most people never see. It’s silent. It’s invisible. It’s misunderstood. But for those of us who live it daily—or love someone who does—it’s a reality that never truly goes away. This is why I advocate for chronic pain warriors: because our stories…

  • The Truth About Emotional Exhaustion

    Let’s be honest: emotional exhaustion is more than just being “tired.” It’s when your soul feels worn out. When your heart feels like it’s carrying too much. When even small tasks feel like climbing mountains. And no matter how much you rest, you still feel like you’re drowning inside. This is the truth about emotional…

  • When Someone Accuses You of What Isn’t True — How to Handle False Blame With Grace and Strength

    Let’s talk about something painful, messy, and real: What do you do when someone accuses you of something that isn’t true? It could be a lie, a misunderstanding, or a projection of their own hurt—but either way, it hurts. It shakes your peace, your character, and your trust in people. I’ve been there. Maybe you…

  • Crystal Amon – Writer, Mentor, Survivor

    Crystal Amon is a resilient voice of strength, healing, and inspiration. As a cervical cancer survivor living with chronic pain and invisible illnesses. Crystal has turned her personal journey into a mission to uplift others through authentic storytelling, compassionate mentoring, and faith-based encouragement. She is a great person who is passionate about being a Guest…

  • Let Me Mentor You: A Heartfelt Guide for New Blog Owners

    Starting a blog is like planting a seed. You know there’s something inside you worth sharing—stories, struggles, strength—but you may not know how to shape it into something that truly connects with others. That’s where I come in. Hi, I’m Crystal Amon, founder of PrincessCrystalSays.com and DragonStrongCircle.com. I’m a cancer survivor, a warrior living with…

  • Real Talk About Living With Chronic Pain

    Let’s talk about something raw. Something real. Something that too many people live with, yet too few understand. Chronic pain. It’s not just a bad day. It’s not just sore muscles or a headache that goes away after a nap or an Advil. Chronic pain is a constant, often invisible companion. It changes how you…

  • My Journey With Invisible Illness Truths

    Living with an invisible illness is like walking through life with weights no one else can see. On the outside, I may smile, show up, and try my best to live normally—but beneath that surface is a battle I never chose and cannot escape. This is my truth. And if you’re living with an invisible…

  • How My Dog Helped Me Heal Emotionally

    There are some kinds of love that don’t need words to be felt. Some of the deepest healing comes not from doctors or therapy sessions, but from soft paws, wet noses, and warm cuddles. For me, that healing came in the form of a small dog with a big heart. When life left me broken—physically,…

  • The Mistakes We Make — And Why They Matter

    We all make mistakes. Big ones, little ones, messy ones, embarrassing ones. It’s part of being human. No matter who you are, you’ve likely said something you wish you could take back, trusted the wrong person, missed an opportunity, or made a decision that led to pain. And that’s okay. In fact, it’s more than…

  • Why I Created PrincessCrystalSays.com — A Heartfelt Space for Healing, Hope, and Honest Conversations

    Welcome to my little corner of the internet: PrincessCrystalSays.com. If you’ve stumbled across this site, whether by fate, faith, or a Facebook scroll, I’m glad you’re here. This space was born out of my personal journey—through pain, healing, survival, and the relentless pursuit of purpose. PrincessCrystalSays.com isn’t just a blog; it’s a living, breathing space…

  • What Helps Me Cope: Faith, Support Groups, Writing, and Pets

    Living with chronic pain, loss, trauma, and invisible illness isn’t easy. Some days feel like you’re climbing uphill with no strength left, and no one truly sees the weight you carry. I’ve had those days—more than I can count. But over time, I’ve found my own ways to survive the storms. These are the things…

  • Goodbye, Johnny — A Friend Who Felt Like Family

    There are some people who enter your life quietly, unexpectedly—and before you know it, they become a part of your world in a way you never saw coming. Johnny was one of those people. He started out as a neighbor. Just a friendly face down the way. But over time, he became so much more—he…

  • Invisible Illness Is a Silent Battle

    Invisible illness is one of the hardest kinds of pain to live with—not because it’s more severe than any other illness, but because it’s often dismissed, overlooked, and misunderstood. You can smile through it, dress up for the world, and still feel like your body is waging war against itself. That’s the silent battle so…

  • The Truth About Invisible Illness Battles

    You can look perfectly fine on the outside—smiling, showing up, doing your best—and still be fighting a brutal war inside your body every single day. That’s the truth about invisible illness. Most people don’t see it, and sadly, many don’t believe it. But I live it. And if you do too, I want you to…