Relationships are central to life, and one of the greatest joys. But they can be quite a challenge as well. Setting boundaries is one of the most important themes of…
What Is Childhood Trauma? Trauma is an event or situation that causes severe emotional distress. Most people experience trauma, whether minor or massive, infrequent or repetitive. Trauma often overwhelms the…
At first glance, pleasing people seems positive and maybe even altruistic. What could be wrong with nurturing relationships and creating harmony within them? Nothing. However, chronic or imbalanced pleasing of…
Loss and grief are an uncomfortable yet inevitable part of life. While some people are exposed to many, intense losses, others seem to only experience minor upsets. Everyone copes in…
One of the greatest battles you will ever wage is the one within your own mind. As famed Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung once said: “Until you make the unconscious conscious,…
Relationships usually start out positive and exciting. Both people are investing their time, effort, and emotions into making the connection flourish. This effort and emotional openness is required to develop…
The Empath Journey Are you a deep soul who sometimes feels like you don’t fit in? Empaths and sensitive people tend to feel rejected, different, or like they don’t belong…
One definition of expectations is premeditated resentments. Interesting, right? That sentiment may get your wheels turning in reflection or surprise. Welcome to this post about unrealistic expectations and how to…
Very few people make it through life unscathed by trauma. In fact, I would argue that every single human has experienced it, even if minor. Others have dealt with massive…
Most of the time, relationships start out positive and healthy. Both people are investing their time, effort, and emotions into making the relationship flourish. This effort and emotional openness is…
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