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When Pain Changes the Whole Day: Living Through a High-Pain Neuropathy Day
Some days start out normal… until they don’t. If you live with severe neuropathy, you already know what I mean. There are days when the pain in your legs whispers, days when it nags, and days—like today—when it screams loud enough to drown out everything else. Today was one of those high-pain days. The kind…
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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…
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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…
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Chronic Pain, Unshakable Faith
By Princess Crystal | Founder PrincessCrystalSays.com DragonStrongCircle.com There’s a silent battle that so many of us face every day—chronic pain. It doesn’t clock out, it doesn’t give you a warning, and it doesn’t care about your plans. It can be exhausting, discouraging, and downright cruel. But even in the middle of this daily struggle, there’s…
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Cherishing Memories Of Those We’ve Lost
Grief changes us. When we lose someone we love — whether a family member, a dear friend, or even a beloved pet — something inside us shifts. The world keeps moving, but we don’t feel the same. There’s an empty space where laughter used to live. There are birthdays and holidays that now feel hollow.…
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God Cares About Our Mental Health
By Princess Crystal| PrincessCrystalSays.com For the longest time, I believed I had to be strong all the time. I thought if I just prayed hard enough or had “more faith,” I wouldn’t struggle so much mentally or emotionally. But after walking through cancer, chronic pain, and the dark valleys of depression, I’ve come to understand…
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This Is My Story: From Pain to Purpose
I’m a professional freelance writer with over 23 years of experience. But my story is so much more than my words. I’m also a cancer survivor, a woman living with chronic pain and nerve damage, and someone who had to rebuild her life after everything fell apart. My story is not neat or easy. It’s…
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Chosen By God—Even With a Messy Past
Have you ever looked at your past and wondered how God could possibly use someone like you? I have. There were seasons in my life that felt so dark, so broken, so far from anything holy. I’ve made mistakes. I’ve doubted. I’ve struggled. I’ve carried shame. And for a long time, I believed the lie…
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Not Broken, Just Rebuilding: Your Comeback Starts Now
Life has a way of knocking us down. Sometimes it’s a quiet crumble—a job loss, a betrayal, a sudden shift in direction. Other times, it feels like the ground splits open beneath our feet and everything we knew falls into chaos. In those moments, it’s easy to feel like you’re broken. But here’s the truth:…
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Speak Like a Queen, Rise Like a Dragon
There comes a time when you stop shrinking to fit into places that no longer deserve your presence. A time when you stand tall, speak truth, and rise with purpose. That time is now. Speak like a queen. Rise like a dragon. Your Voice Is Power A queen doesn’t beg to be heard—she speaks with…
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“Speak your fire, heal your soul, claim your crown.”
PrincessCrystalSays.com is a heart-centered platform created by Crystal Amon, dedicated to emotional healing, personal empowerment, and unfiltered truth. It serves as a digital sanctuary for people—especially women—who are healing from trauma, reclaiming their voice, and stepping into their authentic power. At Its Core, PrincessCrystalSays.com Is About: Radical Self-Love: Encouraging readers to embrace who they truly…
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Why Letting Go of Toxic People Is Self-Care, Not Cruelty
There’s a common misconception that cutting ties with toxic people is heartless, selfish, or even cruel. But the truth is, choosing your peace over persistent pain isn’t an act of cruelty—it’s an act of self-care. Toxic relationships come in many forms: friends who constantly criticize, family members who manipulate, partners who belittle, or coworkers who…
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My Little Dog Tidbit, Who Helped Heal My Broken Heart
By Princess Crystal of Princesscrystalsays.com When my world felt like it was falling apart in the middle of 2020. I met one tiny yet furry little soul that I appropriately named Tidbit after she settled into my arms at five weeks old. She slowly healed my broken heart and finished mending it piece by piece.…
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Real Women Cry, Pray, and Keep Going
By Princess Crystal of PrincessCrystalSays.com We live in a culture that celebrates strength, success, and “having it all together.” But real strength often looks different from what we expect. It’s not about pretending everything’s perfect—it’s about embracing our emotions, leaning into our faith, and pressing forward when the road gets hard. Here’s what I’ve learned…
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When Trust Is Shattered: Healing After Betrayal by a Loved One
By Princess Crystal of PrincessCrystalSays.com Betrayal by someone you love feels like the ground slipping out from under you. It’s not just disappointment—it’s a deep fracture in your sense of safety, worth, and reality. Whether it was a partner’s infidelity, a friend’s back-stab, or a family member’s deceit, the pain cuts deep. But while you…
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I Am More Than My Past Mistakes
By Princess Crystal of Princesscrystalsays.com There was a time when I believed my every misstep defined me. Every “I’m sorry,” every choice I regretted, every moment I wished I could rewind—those were the chapters I replayed on loop. But I’ve learned that our mistakes are not our identities; they’re merely signposts on the road to…
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Learning to Love the Girl I Am
By Princess Crystal of Princesscrystalsays.com There was a time when I barely recognized the girl staring back at me in the mirror. Bruised by betrayal, worn down by self-doubt, and defined by everyone else’s expectations, I lost sight of who I truly was. I knew I needed to reclaim her—but I had no idea how…
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My Pain Had a Purpose All Along
By Princess Crystal of PrincessCrystalSays.com For a long time, I asked “Why?” Why did I go through so much heartbreak? Why did I stay in a relationship that broke me down piece by piece? Why did my body have to battle a disease that nearly stole my life? Why did I have to feel so…
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How I Found God In My Hospital Room
By Princess Crystal of Princesscrystalsays.com It wasn’t a church. It wasn’t during a sermon. It wasn’t even a moment of praise. I found God in a cold, sterile hospital room, hooked up to machines, facing the terrifying unknown of aggressive and experimental cancer treatment. I was physically weak, emotionally drained, and still living under the…
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Good News, Grateful Heart, and a Scene-Stealing Service Dog
By Princess Crystal of PrincessCrystalSays.com Today’s doctor visit brought a lot of emotions—relief, gratitude, and a healthy dose of laughter, thanks to my trusty service dog, Tidbit. First, the best part: my blood pressure was perfect, and my A1C is down! For anyone managing type 2 diabetes, you know how much those numbers mean. They’re…
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Five Minutes of Forever: Seeing My Niece Before She Leaves
By Princess Crystal of PrincessCrystalSays.com Today was one of those days that reminded me how love doesn’t need hours—it only needs moments. Just five minutes. That’s all I had with my sweet niece Jaeci before she left for Virginia. But those five minutes? They were everything. There’s something so powerful about seeing someone who holds…
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Title: Speaking Peace into Your Life—A Daily Affirmation for the Soul
By Princess Crystal of Princesscrystalsays.com In the hustle and noise of everyday life, peace can feel like a luxury—something distant, fleeting, or even unattainable. But what if we could speak peace into existence? What if it started not with our circumstances, but with our words? The quote from the image above says: “I speak peace…
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Why My Story Still Matters Today
By Princess Crystal of | PrincessCrystalSays.com Some days I wonder if my story still matters. I’ve written about pain. I’ve written about healing. I’ve opened up about cancer, grief, love, survival, and faith. But in a world that moves fast and forgets easily, sometimes I question: Does it still matter? And then I remember— Yes.…
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I Found Purpose Through Pain
By Princess Crystal of | PrincessCrystalSays.com There were days I didn’t think I would make it. Nights where grief wrapped around me like a blanket too heavy to shake off. Moments when cancer treatments left me weak and uncertain. Times when I asked God why me? and didn’t hear an answer right away. But through…
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Why God Still Loves Imperfect People Like Me
By Princess Crystal of| PrincessCrystalSays.com I’ve made mistakes. I’ve doubted. I’ve yelled at God in the dark and whispered prayers soaked in shame. I’ve walked through heartbreak, trauma, grief, and moments I’m not proud of. There were times I didn’t feel lovable—even to myself. But here’s what I’ve learned in the deepest places of my…
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Being A Princess In God’s Eyes Saved Me
By Princess Crystal of | PrincessCrystalSays.com There were days I didn’t feel like royalty. In fact, I felt the opposite—broken, rejected, tired, invisible. Life had handed me more pain than peace. People had left scars where there should have been love. And for a long time, I believed the lie that I wasn’t enough. But…
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I Found My Voice Through Writing My Truth
By Princess Crystal of | PrincessCrystalSays.com There was a time when I didn’t know how to speak up for myself. A time when I swallowed pain, stayed silent in suffering, and smiled through heartbreak just to keep the peace. But then something shifted. I picked up a pen, opened a blank screen, and let the…
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Welcome to PrincessCrystalSays.com: A Kingdom of Real, Raw, and Relatable Truth
By Princess Crystal of Princesscrystalsays.com Twelve years ago, I had a dream—and that dream became a website and blog that was called PrincessCrystalSays.com. It started with a simple idea: what if there was a place where people could come as they are, find comfort in real stories, and be reminded of their worth in God’s…
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How to Beat Depression: Steps Toward Light in the Darkness
By Princess Crystal| PrincessCrystalSays.com Let’s talk about something real. Depression is not just sadness. It’s not just a bad day. It’s a heavy fog that settles in and makes everything feel harder—getting up, eating, working, smiling… even just existing. I’ve faced that darkness. I’ve fought through it. And I know I’m not alone. If you’re…
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Join the PrincessCrystalSays.com Community: Let’s Grow Together
By Princess Crystal of Princesscrystalsays.com If you’ve ever read one of my blog posts and thought, “Wow, I needed that,” then you’re already part of the heart behind PrincessCrystalSays.com. This blog was never meant to be just me talking to you—it’s always been about creating a space where we can connect, relate, and walk through…
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