🧩 The brain is powerful — powerful enough to heal, to survive, and sometimes… to trick us. Sometimes the mind creates identities to protect us. Sometimes it produces physical symptoms with no medical explanation. Sometimes it pushes a person into harmful behaviors in an attempt to meet a deep internal need. None of this means someone is “crazy” or “making it up.” It means the brain is doing whatever it can to survive pain it was never meant to carry alone. Today, we’re break

🌱 Have you ever wondered why you think the way you do? Why certain moments hit harder than others? Why some wounds stay with you long after the world thinks you should be “over it”? That’s what the study of personality is really about — understanding the unique blend of traits, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make you you. And when we understand personality, we’re not just learning psychology… we’re learning how to heal. --- 🌿 Personality Is More Than a Label — It’s

🧠 A Breaking Barrs Blog Post by Stephanie Smith For a long time, the word psychopathology sounded harsh, cold, or even scary. People hear it and immediately think “crazy,” “broken,” or “dangerous.” But none of that is true. Psychopathology is simply the scientific study of mental health conditions — what causes them, how they show up, and how we treat them. It’s a field built on understanding, not judgment. It examines what happens when something in our thoughts, emotions, o

Every movement starts with a moment — a seed planted in the middle of chaos, clarity, heartbreak, or hope. Breaking Barrs was born from all four. As I’ve worked through my Founder’s Journal over the past months, a few themes have kept repeating themselves like underlined truths. These insights don’t just shape me…they’re shaping the soul of Breaking Barrs. And today, I want to share them — honestly, openly, and in the same spirit that this nonprofit was created. 1. Healing Do

Sitting in this parking lot outside the cancer center, waiting on my aunt… and my mind is just quiet. Not empty — just humbled. Because what do you even say on a day like this? I keep praying, “God, give me the words. Or just let my presence be enough.” She’s been hit with wave after wave this year — burying her husband on Easter, two surgeries to cut the cancer out, and still trying to walk into this appointment by herself. Not on my watch. Not while I’ve still got breath an

Mental health is a vital part of overall well-being, yet many communities still face challenges in accessing support and resources. Volunteering in mental health initiatives offers a powerful way to make a difference. By dedicating time and energy, volunteers can help break stigma, provide support, and promote awareness. This article explores how you can get involved in mental health volunteer efforts and why your contribution matters. Understanding the Importance of Mental H

Communities thrive when their members have access to the right resources and assistance. One of the most impactful ways to foster growth,...

Thank you breaking Barrs for being apart of my life.... Everyone involved isn't just friends that I can call but y'all r my family