Perhaps the greatest battle you will ever wage is the one within your own mind. We are not typically taught this fundamental truth about life, however. The prevailing message about…
On the face of it, pleasing people sounds like a positive and maybe even altruistic thing. What could be wrong with nurturing relationships and creating harmony within them? Nothing. However,…
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…
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…
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.”…
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…
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