Even Pain Glitters…

…When you hold it right

🕊️ Disclaimer from Dove Recovery Art

I am not a licensed medical professional, nor is anyone affiliated with Dove Recovery Art. The content shared on this blog is based solely on my personal experience, reflections, and recovery journey. This blog is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any kind. It exists to share what I’ve gone through—raw, real, and unfiltered—in the hope that my story might help others feel less alone, more empowered, and better informed as they navigate their own path. My goal is to shed light on the everyday realities of living with chronic illness, trauma, and recovery. These are the parts of healing people don’t always talk about—but they matter. If even one person can avoid the pain I’ve been through or feel inspired to take their first step forward, then sharing my experience will have been worth it. Please always do your own research as I have, and consult with a qualified medical or mental health professional before making any decisions related to your health or treatment. Images in our blog or social accounts that are not part of Dove Recovery Art LLC or personal photographs: (ie: Memes and Quotes) are typically found via social media sites. These are considered public use in the Fair Use Doctrine under US Copyright Law . Fair use is a legal principle in U.S. copyright law that allows for limited use of copyrighted material without permission, under specific conditions. It was formally codified in the Copyright Act of 1976, § 107. If a source is readily available we include it - if not, we assume anything we use is public use. We do not use other artists artwork nor would we want to.. we are not interested in accepting anything for this (our blog is free to the public and will always be!) … if work touches us the right way, our use is a simply meant as a complement.. because even pain glitters, when you hold it right. We are also human, and we welcome a respectful, friendly email, and are happy to remove anything added accidentally.

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When Grace Is the Last Word: Choosing Dignity in Goodbye

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"If You Had My Problems, You Would Drink Too"

This blog started as a share in my meeting—one of those phrases you hear a thousand times in the rooms: “If you had my problems, you would drink too.”

But this time, I didn’t just say it. I unpacked it. Ripped it open. Lit it on fire and painted with the ashes. This isn’t a piece of blame or pity. It’s passion. It’s pain. It’s my middle finger in soft pink, lined with gold leaf, raised not in hate—but in unshakable, untouchable POWER.

Dana Overland 6/27/25 Dana Overland 6/27/25

Projection: It’s Not You. It’s Them. (But They’ll Swear It’s You.)

New posts released every Friday starting Friday June 20th 2025.

💻✨ Because healing is sacred—and Fridays are for freedom.

Welcome to our educational and healing-forward series dedicated to understanding, surviving, and transforming the impact of psychological abuse.

Whether you’re recovering from toxic relationships, family dysfunction, or simply trying to understand patterns that no longer serve you—this series is for you.

Dana Overland 6/26/25 Dana Overland 6/26/25

You Are Not a Doormat: Reflections on Boundaries, Grooming, and Choosing Yourself

Dana Overland 6/25/25 Dana Overland 6/25/25

Insights from the Facial Pain Association Conference: A Treatment Pathway for Classical Trigeminal Neuralgia 1

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EAT your MEDICINE

Eat Your Medicine: How Food is Fueling My Fight with Trigeminal Neuralgia

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Step One: What it means to me.

Dana Overland 6/21/25 Dana Overland 6/21/25

🐾 From Puppy Zoomies to Purpose: Nicky’s Service Dog Journey (So Far)

Dana Overland 6/20/25 Dana Overland 6/20/25

🧬 Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Generational Trauma & Curses

New posts released every Friday starting Friday June 20th 2025.

💻✨ Because healing is sacred—and Fridays are for freedom.

Welcome to our educational and healing-forward series dedicated to understanding, surviving, and transforming the impact of psychological abuse.

Whether you’re recovering from toxic relationships, family dysfunction, or simply trying to understand patterns that no longer serve you—this series is for you.

Dana Overland 6/19/25 Dana Overland 6/19/25

Be the Things You Loved Most About the People Who Are Gone

Dana Overland 6/18/25 Dana Overland 6/18/25

“My diagnosis isn’t a debate. My pain isn’t a performance. And your ignorance isn’t my responsibility.🖕🏻”

Dana Overland 6/17/25 Dana Overland 6/17/25

Ultimate Guide to Soaking for Wellness: Hydrogen vs. Oxygen Baths:

Dana Overland 6/16/25 Dana Overland 6/16/25

Inflammation, Steroids, and Anti-Inflammatory Living: Understanding Prednisone and Trigeminal Neuralgia Type 2

Dana Overland 6/13/25 Dana Overland 6/13/25

🕊️ Dove Recovery Art Series:

Recovery from Psychological Abuse & Emotional Healing

New posts released every Friday starting Friday June 20th 2025.

💻✨ Because healing is sacred—and Fridays are for freedom.

Welcome to our educational and healing-forward series dedicated to understanding, surviving, and transforming the impact of psychological abuse.

Whether you’re recovering from toxic relationships, family dysfunction, or simply trying to understand patterns that no longer serve you—this series is for you