Dear Ember Soul,
There’s something you need to hear before we begin: The ember inside you never went out. It flickered. It hid beneath the ashes. It dimmed so much you thought it was gone. But it never left.

I know this because I’ve lived it.
There were days I couldn’t get out of bed.
Nights when silence was too loud.
And healing felt like a cruel joke.

But slowly — painfully, imperfectly — I began again.
This newsletter isn’t about pretending I have it all together. It’s a journal of returning. Of choosing softness in a world that demanded hardness. Of holding space for grief and still daring to reach for hope.

You’re not alone here. You never were.

With you always,
Crystie 🧡

Healing Tool: The 5-Minute Ember Check-In

A simple grounding ritual to reconnect with yourself:

1. Place one hand on your heart and one on your belly.

2. Breathe in slowly for 4 counts. Hold for 4. Out for 4. Repeat 3x.

3. Ask yourself:

   • What am I feeling right now?

   • Where does it live in my body?

   • What does it need from me?

You don’t need to fix anything. Just witness.

📝 Journal Prompt

Prompt:
“What ember in me refuses to go out, no matter how dark it’s gotten?”

Let it be raw. Unedited. Write like no one’s watching.

🌱 Until Next Time…

There’s no rush to rise. There’s no timeline for healing.
Just this moment. Just your breath. Just your ember — still glowing.

Thank you for being here.

With softness and solidarity,
Crystie 🧡

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