Kristine Franklin
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My name is Kristine. I'm a writer, working on my first book. I budtended for over 13 years. I've studied pyschology, writing, and mental health. I'm also working on getting Dainara's Law passed. Hardcore KMK fan
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Face the Shadow Find the Light
(Trigger warning: This article covers the topic of domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs help, please get in touch with the National Domestic Violence Hotline for help https://www.thehotline.org/ 1–800–799- 7233)
By Kristine Franklin20 days ago in Motivation
The Layers Of Healing . Content Warning.
On March 7th, 2022, my life changed drastically when I escaped domestic violence. Since then, I have begun to understand the true extent of what I survived, and I have been forced to take a deep look within to learn why I, and so many others, didn’t see their situations for what they truly were. In that journey, I have begun to see the patterns that led to the past. In most cases of domestic violence, the red flags present themselves right away; however, most victims have other circumstances that lead them not to see or straight-up ignore them. With self-love and motivation, you can heal your soul and live your best life.
By Kristine Franklin21 days ago in Motivation
Sand Dollars for Dainara
On October 14th, 2024, one of my best friends, Dainara Nicole Burford, was tragically murdered by her husband. At her celebration of life, the murderer was not mentioned, and she was referred to by her maiden name. On change.org, I started a petition called Dainara’s Law to mandate the legal name change of domestic violence murder victims. It’s a law that needs to be made, for which I have gotten support; however, this is a depressing subject. Domestic violence is never easy to address especially when a death is the result of it. In an attempt to raise awareness, another one of my best friends, Sarina Higgins, came up with the wonderful idea of using hidden art to promote Dainara’s Law.
By Kristine Franklin25 days ago in Art
Occam's razor of Mandela effects
For many years, I was obsessed with conspiracy theories. Now that I study psychology, I want to understand the reasons behind them and what makes people believe them. One of my favorites was the Mandela effect, which is where a lot of people remember an event or detail differently from how it really happened. This term was created by Fiona Broome in 2009 when she noticed that she and many others remembered Nelson Mandela dying in prison in the 1980s. He didn’t die until December 5th, 2013. She and the others remember seeing new reports and his “widow” speaking about it on TV. It’s important to note that there is some debate about when this term actually came into use. Some have argued it didn’t appear until after Mandala’s death. The concept may have been known back in the 90s. Regardless of when the term appeared, many people have experienced what is called the Mandela effect. Here are a few other examples.
By Kristine Franklin3 months ago in Psyche
Observe life's lessons
In the healing process, there is a lot to take in. You have to evaluate everything about yourself to learn from your mistakes. You have to understand what you truly want in life. You also need to know what you will not tolerate. In cases of domestic violence, the victim must look deep within to see what led them to be trapped in the situation they were in. It’s never the victim’s fault; it’s important that they always stay safe. Once they have escaped their situation, self-reflection will help them avoid future issues. Become in tune with your mind, body, and soul to have the life you want.
By Kristine Franklin3 months ago in Motivation
Self Healing Journey
Once trauma strikes, it can be hard to recover. I survived domestic violence, leaving me to restart my life at 36 years old. Over the last 3 and a half years, I have been working on healing. In that time, self-reflection has helped me realize what got me into the bad situations I was in. I am finally starting to see results from all of my efforts. If you put in the work, you will too.
By Kristine Franklin3 months ago in Humans
Why I stopped watching true crime
I love horror movies, Halloween, the supernatural, and witchy vibes. For many years, I also watched true crime documentaries, which I have gladly discussed with all of my friends. I wasted countless hours reading articles about horrible crimes. Out of morbid curiosity, I have looked at crime scene photos. All of this was insanely bad for my mental health. It took me many years to realize that. Our true crime obsession has gotten to a point where there are disturbing fandoms. There are events like Crime-Con that are very similar to Comic-Con. We have convicted murderers on TikTok sharing prison hacks. There are exclusive interviews with murderers that people look forward to hearing. Most people know the killers' names but not so much the victims. I quit watching true crime for two reasons. First one, because there are killers that are now more successful than people who actually deserve it. The second and most important reason, one of my best friends was murdered by her husband. Murderers should not be given a platform. We need to quit inspiring the next one.
By Kristine Franklin3 months ago in Criminal
How to grow with shadow work
Shadow work: what is it? It's the process of discovering your "shadow self," or inner darkness. According to psychologist Carl Jung, the shadow is a component of every individual that resides outside of consciousness. Light would not be possible without darkness. We must face our shadow self in order to grow. Although it may be tough, it is truly the only way to move forward. Face your shadow to overcome the dark and step into the light. Use what you learn to grow and make positive changes.
By Kristine Franklin3 months ago in Humans
What I’ve Learned Since I Escaped Domestic Violence Twice. Content Warning.
(Trigger warning: This article covers the topic of domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline for help https://www.thehotline.org/ 1–800–799–7233)
By Kristine Franklin3 months ago in Psyche
Raise your vibrations and live your best life
One of the best things for me was to discover my spiritual side. I’ve had many changes in my life and was feeling lost. Once I began reading books on the subject, my eyes opened and my mind expanded. Slowly, I started trying the advice, leading to many positive things. Every day, I learn more and feel more awakened.
By Kristine Franklin3 months ago in Writers
What I learned working in the cannabis industry. Top Story - November 2025. Content Warning.
Over the last 13 years I was a budtender in the medical then recreational cannabis industry in Washington State. I also had the pleasure of working on a cannabis grow operation where I trimmed and packaged cannabis. It’s truly amazing to see how far we have come in Washington state with the cannabis industry. Over the last 13 years I watched us go from medical ma and pa shops to chain cannabis stores. The future is bright for the cannabis industry.
By Kristine Franklin3 months ago in Journal
