Story Bones Library

Explore a collection of articles on healing, self-worth, relationships, anxiety, intuition, purpose, and the journey of coming home to yourself.

These writings offer practical insights, reflections, and gentle invitations to help you better understand your emotions, navigate life's challenges, strengthen your intuition, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been forgotten along the way.

Whether you're exploring inner child healing, working through anxiety, seeking deeper connection, or simply looking for a fresh perspective, you'll find a range of articles designed to support self-discovery, personal growth, and emotional wellbeing.

Use the themes below to explore the topics that resonate most with you, or simply follow your curiosity and see where it leads.

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About These Writings

These articles were originally written by Erin Alexis Grace and are shared here as part of the Story Bones collection.

The words remain unchanged from their original publication. While images have been updated to support the preservation of the archive, the writings themselves are presented as Erin originally shared them.

May they continue to find those who need them.

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Discover this Powerful Truth: Other People are Mirrors of Ourselves

First published by Erin Alexis Grace: July 29th 2019

The people who challenge us most often reveal something important about ourselves. In this article, Erin explores how emotional triggers, conflict, and difficult relationships can act as mirrors, helping us uncover deeper patterns, beliefs, and opportunities for healing and growth.

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How to Heal Your Wounded Inner Child: 4 Powerful Practices

Published by Erin Alexis Grace: Dec 22, 2023

A wounded inner child exists in all of us. When childhood pain, unmet needs, or difficult experiences remain unresolved, they continue to influence our adult lives. In this article, Erin shares four powerful practices to help you reconnect with, understand, and heal your inner child.

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When you challenge your story, you reclaim your life

First Published September 18th 2019 by Erin Alexis Grace

Many of us unknowingly live according to stories we inherited from childhood, family, trauma, and past experiences. These hidden beliefs shape our relationships, careers, happiness, and sense of self-worth. Discover how challenging your story can help you reclaim your personal power and create a more authentic life.

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The Healing Power of Telling Your Story – A Journey into my Story

First published by Erin Alexis Grace: 28th January 2020

What happens when we stop hiding our story and allow ourselves to be truly seen? In this deeply personal article, Erin shares her journey through trauma, shame, healing, and self-discovery, revealing how telling our story can become a powerful pathway to freedom, connection, and transformation.

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Learn How to Communicate with Your Inner World

First published by Erin Alexis Grace: Nov 16th 2019

Many of us spend our lives avoiding uncomfortable emotions, searching for distractions instead of understanding what our inner world is trying to communicate. In this article, Erin shares practical tools to help you listen, reflect, and develop a deeper relationship with yourself.

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How to Identify and Manage Painful Emotional Triggers

First published by Erin Alexis Grace: Nov 4 2019

Emotional triggers can arise suddenly, leaving us overwhelmed by anger, fear, shame, or sadness. In this article, Erin explores why triggers occur and shares four practical steps to help you respond with greater awareness, self-compassion, and emotional resilience.

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How To Feel Again: From Numb To Feeling Alive

First published by Erin Alexis Grace: 16th Jan 2024

What happens when you can no longer feel connected to yourself, others, or the world around you? In this deeply personal article, Erin shares her journey through trauma, emotional numbness, and recovery, revealing how small daily choices helped her reconnect with purpose, creativity, joy, and life itself.

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How to Break Safety Seeking Behaviours Caused by Anxiety

First published by Erin Alexis Grace: May 24th 2019

Do you find yourself avoiding situations, overthinking outcomes, or relying on rituals to feel safe? In this article, Erin explores how safety seeking behaviours develop through anxiety and shares practical strategies to help you break free from fear-based patterns and regain confidence.

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Embrace Your Shadow Self, Healing Through the Darkness

First published by Erin Alexis Grace: Apr 28th 2019

What if the emotions you spend the most time avoiding are actually carrying the wisdom you need most? In this deeply personal article, Erin shares her journey through depression, anxiety, and shadow work, revealing how healing begins when we stop running from ourselves and learn to meet our pain with compassion.

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5 Helpful Insights to Overcome the Victim Mindset

First published by Erin Alexis Grace: 26th April 2019

Have you ever felt like life was happening to you instead of for you? In this article, Erin explores the warning signs of the victim mindset and shares five practical strategies to help you take responsibility, break negative patterns, and reclaim your personal power.

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