Kari Harburn, MA, LPC, CAADC, CCS

Some of us were planted in good soil. And some of us were not. Some of us were planted in chaos. In addiction. In silence. In homes where love was unpredictable. In systems that were never designed to support us. In families where survival came before safety. Life often places us in situations that feel impossible to overcome. Like a rose growing through a crack in concrete, resilience is the ability to thrive despite harsh conditions. Like a rose growing through concrete, with resilience...

How Avoidance May Be Holding You Back Take a look at what your life looks like right now. Not the highlight reel—the real, everyday version. What are you avoiding doing? What do you know  you should be doing, but aren’t? Maybe it’s sitting down and starting that work project, you keep putting off. Maybe it’s making a difficult phone call. Maybe it’s setting a boundary, having a hard conversation, or finally taking care of your mental health. Avoidance is a common—and very human—response to...

Opening up about mental health can feel daunting. Yet, sharing our stories holds incredible power. It breaks down stigma, fosters connection, and encourages healing. In this post, I want to explore why sharing mental health stories matters so much and how it can benefit anyone on a journey toward recovery or support. Whether you are navigating substance dependence, process addiction, or simply seeking emotional wellness, understanding why sharing your mental health journey can be a vital...