Emotional abuse red flags in a romantic relationship are serious. While men and women are equally vulnerable, it takes courage to admit that emotional abuse is happening. And the positive side of uncovering it is that you can detach, heal, and create a new life free of abuse. To start, you just have to recognize … Read more
Your toxic parents have pushed you to the edge, and you’ve had enough. You’re ready to sever the relationship to stop the madness, abuse, and violation of boundaries. You just need to figure out when and how to go no contact with parents. Take a deep breath. This article explains when and how to sever … Read more
It finally happened. A wonderful person or opportunity came knocking on your door, but you froze. You just couldn’t move forward to let them in because someone or something in your past still grips your heart and mind. You want to move forward in your life but don’t know where to begin. It’s okay. We’re … Read more
Maybe your supervisor admonished you during a business luncheon, ridiculing and making fun of you. Perhaps your mother pointed out errors of your opinion by rolling her eyes at your words or intentionally excluding you from a family gathering. These are examples of adult bullying. If you’re at a loss about how to handle the … Read more
Once again, it’s happened. You’ve been accused of being too shy, being a recluse or anti-social… but that’s not how you really feel inside at all! Whether you’re the introvert, or know someone who is, rest assured that an introvert is not an oddball. Nor are they emotionally flawed or socially inept. In fact, this … Read more
Self-care is an essential part of well-being. Your co-workers, spouse, kids, family, friends beg you to take a day and re-energize, but you just don’t know what to do with that time. Everyone has a different idea of what it means to take a self-care day. Therefore, you must listen to your body and mind. … Read more
Signs of bad parenting are all around you: rude, obnoxious children running rampant through a store or restaurant; a child bullying another child or a parent shaming their child in public. When you find yourself in a situation where you are witnessing the effects of bad parenting first hand, have you ever stopped to wonder … Read more
It’s the last straw. You’ve been hurt again by trying to help someone else. You can’t take it anymore and don’t know what to do. Things have turned toxic, and you need to break free. It’s okay. Relax. In this article, you will learn how to stop caring so much. Let’s get to it. Why … Read more