mental health – Page 7 – Princess Crystal Says

Healing is not a trend. It’s a divine assignment. And today, I’m so honored to finally offer you two sacred tools that were born from my own journey — created with you, your pain, your power, and your peace in mind. ✨ Introducing: Your Healing Matters (Workbook – $10) This guided workbook is more than just pages…

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

Jul 29, 2025

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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

Jul 29, 2025

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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

Jul 21, 2025

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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

Jul 21, 2025

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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

Jul 21, 2025

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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?

Jul 17, 2025

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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!

Jul 17, 2025

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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

Jul 17, 2025

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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

Jul 16, 2025

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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

Jul 8, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

Why Pet Sitting Feeds My Soul

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By Princess Crystal| PrincessCrystalSays.com There’s something incredibly healing about the unconditional love of an animal. It’s honest, pure, and comforting in a way that words never quite capture. That’s why pet sitting has become so much more than just a service I offer—it’s a deeply personal and soulful part of my life. As someone who…

Why I Write About Real-Life Struggles

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When people visit my blog, they often ask, “Why do you write about such heavy stuff?” Why talk about pain, illness, trauma, grief, and the messy, hard-to-face parts of life? The truth is simple: because it’s real — and because someone out there needs to know they’re not alone. I write about real-life struggles because…

Poolside Joy and Friendship: A Day to Remember

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By Princess Crystal PrincessCrystalSays.com Today was one of those beautiful, joy-filled days that remind me just how far I’ve come—and how grateful I am for every little moment. I went to a pool party with my bestest friend, and let me tell you… it was a full heart, sunshine-on-your-skin kind of day. Stretching My Limits,…

The Truth About Healing After Trauma

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By Princess Crystal| PrincessCrystalSays.com Healing after trauma isn’t a straight line—it’s a winding road full of twists, setbacks, and moments of profound transformation. It’s not always pretty. It’s not always fast. And it rarely looks like what people expect. But it is possible. And most importantly, it is yours—your process, your timing, your truth. I…

Living with an Invisible Illness: What Others Don’t See

Jun 20, 2025

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