Disclaimer
A Gentle But Necessary Boundary
Holey House exists because I survived what I didn’t have language for at the time.
It exists because trauma reshaped my nervous system, my relationships, my body, and my sense of self, and because healing required radical honesty, deep learning, and lived experience.
That said, clarity matters. Safety matters. And boundaries matter.
Please read this page carefully.
Not Therapy. Not Medical Advice.
I am not a licensed therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, medical provider, or mental health professional.
I am a trauma survivor who has spent years studying trauma, nervous system regulation, attachment injury, dissociation, shame, and healing, first out of desperation, later out of devotion.
The content on Holey House is shared from:
- Lived experience
- Personal reflection
- Trauma-informed education
- Independent research
- Survivor-centered insight
It is not a substitute for:
- Therapy
- Counseling
- Psychiatric care
- Medical diagnosis
- Crisis intervention
- Professional treatment of any kind
If you need mental health care, medical support, or crisis assistance, please seek help from a licensed and trained professional.
You can visit my Resources Page for suggestions on how to find appropriate support.
Educational & Informational Use Only
All content on this website (including articles, reflections, tools, downloads, exercises, apps, toolkits, courses, worksheets, ebooks, workbooks, emails, social posts, etc.) is provided for educational, informational, and personal insight purposes only.
Information shared here:
- May not be complete
- May not be current
- May not apply to your specific situation
Trauma is complex. Healing is nonlinear. No single framework fits every nervous system.
Nothing on this site should be interpreted as:
- A diagnosis
- A treatment plan
- A guarantee of outcomes
You are responsible for how you engage with this material and how you apply it in your own life.
Emotional Safety & Trigger Awareness
Some topics discussed on Holey House include, but are not limited to:
- Childhood sexual abuse
- Incest
- Emotional neglect
- Dissociation
- Shame
- Attachment trauma
- Sexual and relational harm
- These topics can be emotionally activating.
If at any time you feel overwhelmed, destabilized, flooded, or unsafe:
- Pause your engagement
- Ground yourself
- Reach out to a trusted person or professional
- Seek immediate help if you are in crisis
Your nervous system matters more than finishing an article.
Holey House is meant to support awareness. Not replace care.
No Guarantees, No Promises
Healing is deeply personal.
While many people find validation, clarity, language, and hope through this work, no guarantees are made regarding:
- Healing outcomes
- Emotional breakthroughs
- Relationship repair
- Trauma resolution
What is shared here reflects my journey, not a universal prescription.
Consent to Engage
By using this website, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You are engaging voluntarily
- You understand the limitations of this content
- You accept responsibility for your emotional and mental wellbeing
- You will seek professional support when needed
If you do not agree with this disclaimer, please discontinue use of this site.
A Final Word—from Survivor to Survivor
Holey House was never meant to replace therapists.
It was meant to name what survivors are often never given language for.
This is a place of truth, not treatment. Of witnessing, not fixing. Of awakening, not rescue.
You deserve real support. You deserve qualified care. And you deserve to heal safely.
With care,
Candice
Founder, Holey House