Debbie A Samson, Author

08/25/2026

68! There were times I wasn’t sure I would make it to this birthday but here I am, still standing, still healing, and grateful to be alive.

I’ve lived through things that changed me, broke parts of me, and left me wondering if I would ever truly feel okay again.

But I healed - by finally facing all that happened, feeling it, and releasing it.

I’m free and more at peace than I ever thought possible. Today I celebrate the journey that brought me here, the plant medicine that save my life, and the people who have believed in and supported me through this journey called life. 

08/22/2026

I want to share The Healing Place NL here because Meta has been restricting my content. It’s frustrating when you’re simply trying to share your work and connect with people who may benefit from it.

Various platforms continue to host vast amounts of illegal, harmful and obscene material, while legitimate content about healing, personal experience and books is restricted. I’m simply trying to share my story, my work and resources that may help others, not anything harmful or illegal. That double standard is incredibly frustrating.

If you’re interested in following what I’m doing with The Healing Place NL, please follow the page

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The Healing Place NL is a private retreat on Newfoundland’s west coast, founded by Debbie Samson. We offer nervous system support, self regulation, Reiki, meditation, and body-based healing. Optional altered-state sessions available in person or online.

08/21/2026

In less than a week, Bill and I will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary.

Today I received this beautiful card from a very special friend, Josephine.

Sometimes someone sees your journey, sees what you’ve been through, and reminds you just how far you’ve come.

These words reminded me that our story can become an inspiration to others because we chose not to give up.

I’m so grateful for the people who have walked beside me, believed in me, and reminded me of my strength when I needed it most. You, my beautiful friend, are one of those people. This one will be treasured. ❤️

08/20/2026

Peacefulness.

08/19/2026

Sometimes your mind doesn’t remember, but your body does.

You might not know why you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or on edge.

You might even think, “Why am I feeling like this? Nothing is wrong.”

Sometimes your body is reacting to something your mind has moved past.

Sometimes, you need to learn to listen to your body and understand what it’s trying to tell you.

08/17/2026

Sitting on the patio this morning, watching the boats out on the fishing grounds in White Bay.

So grateful for this beautiful place and a life that feels peaceful, quiet and good.

08/15/2026

I’ve reached a point where I’m comfortable with how I choose to heal.

Not everyone will understand it, and that’s okay.

What matters is how I feel, how I live, and what I know has helped me and also helps others.

08/12/2026

📣 50 YEARS OF LOVE — COUPLES HEALING GIVEAWAY ❤️

In two weeks, Bill and I will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary.

Over the years, we’ve been through challenges, disconnection, old wounds and healing. Our healing experiences didn’t just change us individually, they deepened our love, strengthened our relationship and brought us closer than we ever imagined.

To celebrate this very special milestone, we want to give something meaningful back.

♥️One couple will be chosen by draw to spend a night at The Healing Place NL with Debbie & Bill and experience a private Couples Healing Retreat.♥️

Nestled in beautiful White Bay, just outside Hampden, The Healing Place NL offers a peaceful, private space to slow down, reconnect and grow together.

Whether you already have a good relationship and want to deepen it, or you’re carrying the weight of trauma, addiction, stress or life’s challenges, this experience is about creating space for healing and connection together.

To enter:
• Like this post
• Follow The Healing Place NL
• Comment ❤️

The winning couple will complete our usual suitability and assessment process before booking.

Fifty years together has taught us that love can keep growing when we’re willing to heal, understand one another and keep choosing each other. We’d love to share that experience with another couple.

Debbie & Bill ♥️

08/11/2026

This was my reality for years. I’m having a Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizure here, and Lily, my service dog, knew exactly what to do. She would make contact with me and help bring me out of it.

These seizures were very real. For me, they were connected to years of trauma and a nervous system that had been overwhelmed for far too long.

I’m almost three years seizure-free now. Watching this today is emotional, but it also reminds me just how far I’ve come.

08/09/2026

This picture was taken a couple of years ago. When I look at it now, I see the horrific pain I carried underneath the surface.

For a long time, food brought me comfort. When there was so much bubbling up inside of me that I didn’t yet know how to deal with, food helped soothe it for a while.

Over the past nine months, I’ve been making an honest effort to change that. It hasn’t been easy. Food addiction has been a real struggle for me, and there have been plenty of ups and downs. But something is changing.

The more I continue to heal what was underneath it, the more I notice the cravings losing their grip on me. I’m not reaching for food in quite the same way, and I’m becoming much more aware of what I’m feeling instead of automatically trying to comfort it with food.

It’s actually been really interesting to watch this unfold.

Food is one of the last addictions I still have to work through. It’s not conquered yet, but I finally feel like I’m on my way.