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Trust Issues

Elisa A. Escalante/ LCSW/ 09-02-2026 I am afraid that we are perpetuating a visious cycle. We tell people, after heartbreak due to betrayal, to simply take the time to ‘heal’. Then, eventually, they should put themselves out there again. To possibly get hurt…? Again? This advice is probably fine for someone that had an amicable…

Dancing into their Fantasies

08-09-2026 Interviewer: Elisa A. Escalante/ LCSW / Writer/ BJJ practitioner Interviewee: Jose Rosado / Stage name: Salsa Picante / Exotic Dancer/ Martial artist I met Jose Rosado back when I lived/ worked in NYC and trained at several different martial arts gyms. The amazing thing about martial arts is that it brings together many different…

Future Faking

Elisa A. Escalante/ LCSW/ 08-05-2026 “ You left me with a memory. But how can I live with that? I don’t need another reminder, that there was once a home, that almost felt like home.” -EaE Maybe I should start by sharing a list of things that I was promised, but did not receive. Help…

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