I would argue that most abuse is hidden. The scars, both physical and emotional, are also often hidden in plain sight. Most of us are carrying around invisible wounds in…
Cult dynamics are everywhere. In my opinion, anyway — when you apply the term loosely. We usually think of the more catastrophic versions, such as the People Temple and Heaven’s…
What Is Trauma? Trauma can be defined as an event that causes severe emotional distress. It often overwhelms the individual’s capacity to cope or process what occurred. Common responses to…
Positive thinking and affirmations are a double-edged sword in a sense. On one hand, they can be used to gloss over real emotions or dismiss suffering, abuse, or trauma. And…
The dairy controversy has raged on and off over the years. No doubt you’ve heard the pros, cons, fears, allegations, and accusations. I’ll get into a bit of those, and…
Everyone goes through seasons of loss and change, with varying levels of intensity. The transitions and heartbreaks of life can build up and affect not only your mental health, but…
Best Flowers That Are Popular for Grief Symbolism Grief and loss are universal experiences. Every human goes through them, in a plethora of great and small ways. Flowers are popular…
Every human experiences loss, in a plethora of great and small ways. Transitions and heartbreaks bring grief, which can build up if not dealt with. The buildup may be in…
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…
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