One definition of trauma is an event that causes extreme emotional pain or a massive stress response. It overwhelms the individual’s capacity to cope or process what occurred. Common responses…
Trauma can significantly affect all aspects of a person’s life. The impact is almost always lasting, and it can be “stored” in the body. The body, or similarly, the subconscious…
Some of the most arduous emotional work is forgiving people who have hurt you. That’s because, in my view, lurking underneath all forgiveness and lack of forgiveness is grief. And…
Happy holiday season and closing of a cycle! Interestingly, 2025 is a 9 year in numerology — all about completion — and 2026 is a 1, all about new beginnings.…
Emotions make us human. Some animals have emotions too, especially mammals like our beloved dogs, even if in a slightly different way. But one of the most unique aspects of…
Gaslighting is a somewhat “trendy” mental health related term that has gained traction in popular culture in recent years. It is a manipulative tactic in relationships that is both abusive…
Being in a family with manipulative people, especially if they are your parents, is one of the most confusing and painful things to experience. When the people who are supposed…
If you’re feeling broken, you are not alone. Part of the human condition is ebbs and flows of emotions, struggles, and joys. It’s only natural to grieve and feel broken…
Most narcissists would simply not be able to function, aka manipulate, without enablers. And the majority of enablers are doing so unwittingly. They are usually caught up in the orbit…
Many people embark on a journey of reflection or healing as a result of a loss or life event. Others are simply truth seekers or empaths, and like to swim…
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