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…
Gaslighting is one of those trendy mental health related terms that has taken off in recent years. But as with narcissism, this is a very good thing. The more awareness…
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…
OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is an oft misunderstood mental health condition affecting approximately 2 to 3 percent of U.S. adults in their lifetime. I hesitate to call it a “condition.”…
Abandonment is a very common experience in early life as well as adulthood. Tragically, trauma and other challenges like abandonment (a type of trauma) can shape and change the brain…
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…
The Younger You Everyone has an inner child. And if you’re sensitive or an empath, you may already have an awareness or even a connection with him or her. At…
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…
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…
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