Have you got a part of your past that seems to stick with you? Trauma comes in many forms or guises and can be like a specter that haunts you or a memory that exerts an incredible influence on your life. In today’s post, we’ll be digging a little more into trauma and providing you … Read more
Romantic partners come and go, but your true friends will always be there for you. But what if something happens and you and your friend break up? A friendship breakup can (and usually does) hurt more than when you have your heart broken by your lover, and it probably feels like your heart has a … Read more
For those unfamiliar with the term “bed rotting,” I am sure you are thinking what I was when I first heard it. You had a mental image of an ancient and worn-out mattress. A bed that is dingy and stained with body sweat, and the springs are worn and poke you in the side. You may have … Read more
Have you ever been the target of unwarranted behavior from negative people? Toxic people can appear in your life in a myriad of ways, but if you feel like you are being singled out by a specific person for no good reason then you’ve most likely got your very own hater. Haters and negative people, … Read more
From the moment we’re born, we’re faced with countless challenges and obstacles. Things like learning to put on our socks is a big deal. And riding without stabilizers is huge! But it’s through these struggles that we learn and develop the skills needed to navigate through life. To overcome the “I don’t know how” moments … Read more
When we hear the word “soulmate”, our minds have a tendency to go to a romantic place where true love exists and all of your dreams come true. Conversely, few people hear the word and think about friendship… a place where sexual intimacy, coupling and romance couldn’t be further from your mind. Whether it’s a … Read more
Parents with a newborn in the NICU face many unimaginable emotions and are overloaded with a wealth of information. The need for kind, thoughtful words and support is at an all-time high. While I know you may have many questions for the parents, it’s important to remember that they have hundreds of questions themselves. So … Read more
In life, it seems we have two choices. We can be nice or nasty. While we’re not necessarily nice all the time, we can choose whether we want to be nicer or nastier. Being self-aware and prosocial is what helps make life pleasant and positive for those whose paths we cross. My first experience with … Read more
A soul friend. What an attractive word and idea, especially in this day and age where we assign the word “friend” to anyone who comes along as a way to ease our loneliness. In fact, you may call your neighbor, colleague, drinking buddies, and acquaintances your friends. But stop for a moment … and ask yourself, … Read more
Getting to know people can be difficult at first. Having a way to break the ice without having to reveal too much at the beginning is great for building self-confidence, especially in teenagers. Questions that have a specific answer are good to start with. They can be made more revealing over time by adding the … Read more