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Photography of Stephanie in a crown, looking down, thinking about her DNA story.

October 5, 2026

My DNA Story | I Am No Longer Hiding

This post is a glimpse into my DNA story. I feel the weight of the potential sadness of an unsuspecting family. I have been the illegitimate child lurking in the…

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Packing list for a healing retreat in colorado in fall

September 24, 2026

Ultimate Packing List For A Healing Retreat | Hot Springs Edition

This post includes a packing list for a healing retreat at a hot springs resort in the fall in the mountains. So you’ve decided to go on a healing retreat…

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September 21, 2026

5 Simple Meditations You Can Do Anywhere

Want to know simple meditations to get you back in your body and back in the present moment? These are practical and easy approaches for finding meditative moments wherever you…

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Photo of Stephanie with a tree, thinking about how to get the most out of her therapy session.

August 31, 2026

5 Ways To Get The most Out Of Your Therapy Session

I will preface this blog by saying I’m assuming you have the right therapist with the right approach. If these two things aren’t aligned, then these tips probably won’t be…

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August 23, 2026

Embracing the Ebbs & Flows Of Life & Reflecting In the Lulls.

Everything has rhythms—our seasons, the tides, where we are in life. I enjoy riding the waves of clarity and productivity. I find myself frustrated in the lulls where I feel…

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August 17, 2026

Four reasons You Don’t Love WORKING OUT & No, You Aren’t Lazy

Fitness is one of those things that ebb & flow in our lives. We change up our routines for so many reasons: location, availability, finances, mobility, interest, etc. The season…

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Hi, I’m Stephanie! Welcome to She Claimed Herself. A journey of unraveling all the identites until the only one left is mine. I share what helped me heal from adoption, emotional neglect, & self-abandonment.

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