The Raw Rising
​The Raw Rising is a blog dedicated to honest, unfiltered growth. It's a space where vulnerability meets strength, and healing begins with truth. Through real stories, reflections, and raw moments, The Raw Rising invites you to rise from the ashes of struggle—stronger, more aware, and unapologetically yourself.
About The Raw Rising
The Raw Rising
​My journey with mental health has been anything but easy, filled with silent battles and hidden scars. In the middle of it all, a horse named Ellie came into my life—not just as an animal, but as a mirror to my soul. With her quiet strength, patience, and unwavering presence, she helped me reconnect to parts of myself I thought were lost. Ellie didn’t fix me, but she stood beside me while I did the work. That bond, that raw and rising healing, is what inspired this blog—to share the truth, the mess, and the magic of what it really means to come back to life.
The Foundations of The Raw Rising
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Here’s what this blog is built on:
Authenticity over perfection — The truth of what it’s like to grow, break, rise, and repeat.
Healing — Through inner work, reflection, and embracing our pain as part of the process.
Mental health awareness — Especially in the unseen moments, the quiet battles, and the daily choices.
Connection to animals and nature — Their grounding power and the wisdom they bring.
Parenthood and real-life family moments — The raw, the beautiful, and everything in between.
Spiritual growth — Not boxed in by religion, but guided by faith, signs, and soul-deep truths.
Learning from mistakes — Owning them, growing through them, and choosing to rise anyway.
PTSD, trauma, and lived experience — With a focus on rising through the aftermath.
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