I remember what it was like being a woman in my 20s. It’s exhilarating and frightening at the same time. You’re kind of stuck between leaving your childhood and adolescence behind and embracing your new life as a “proper” adult. That being said, it was also the best time of my life – a time … Read more
The term ‘gaslighting’ continues to grow in popularity as people call out toxic behavior. It’s important to stand up against someone who treats you unfairly… and friends are no exception. Friends are supposed to respect and support you. So, if you feel like a friend is mistreating you, we are here to help you identify … Read more
For many people, their childhood memories are filled with visits to Grandparents, letters to Santa, and their favorite toys. They can probably describe the smell of Mom’s baking. And pinpoint when the snow fell heavy, blanketing the streets like a magical wonderland. But for others, the darkness of childhood trauma overshadows these beautiful memories. And … Read more
Trying to keep everyone happy while maintaining your sanity can be a difficult line to balance. People pleasers can get a bad rep but it often comes from a good place, so, if you’ve ever been told that you bend over backwards to accommodate your family, coworkers, and friends and you’re wondering if that’s a … Read more
Did you know that there are actually five primary types of gaslighting? If you’ve ever been gaslighted, you probably agree with me about how confusing and painful it can be. You feel like a shell of yourself after you’ve been “torched”. It’s awful and nobody should have to put up with being treated this way. … Read more
There are few greater commitments in life than having children. Even with a loving partner by your side, the journey from a continuously crying baby to a stamping toddler and inevitably, hormonal teenager, is tough! But when that relationship falls apart and you’re left trying to wade through a stormy separation, the weight of parenthood … Read more
Some people come into our lives and stay, at least for a while. And in that time, they help and support, and care for us. They often play a significant part and enrich our lives in ways we only dreamt of. But not everyone who tries to stay, should. Some people are only in your … Read more
We’ve all met at least one person that we feel an urgent need to get away from every time we come into contact with them. Often, the feeling you have when you are with them is that you are being bombarded with porcupine quills from all directions. You definitely feel like your thoughts go unheard … Read more
I have been in situations when someone said or did something and then gaslighted me by saying I was “too sensitive,” and “emotional.” Such experiences have left me feeling frustrated and downright furious. One particularly painful experience involved being the only one speaking up about a problem colleague in a meeting at a past job. … Read more
You need to look beyond the surface when comparing ENFP vs. INFJ personality types. For instance, ENFPs tend to be flexible, outgoing, and spontaneous, while INFJs are introspective, quiet, and reserved. However, there is much more to these personality types than just these basic traits. So let’s take a closer look at the key differences. … Read more