Bad feelings. Chaotic emotions. Everything you feels that is harmful or negative to your mind, body and soul.
Families are the bedrock of our life. Unfortunately, families aren’t often the fairy tales we see on our computer screens. A happy, supportive family is not something everyone has access to. While it can be a challenge to deal with anyone close to you that’s causing you harm, when you add family to the mix, … Read more
Pettiness is a small thing that has a tremendous negative impact. When you or the people around you act in a petty way, it’s guaranteed to slowly drag everyone down. Being petty and acting small-minded can feel good sometimes. But acting petty is a trap you don’t want to fall into. In this piece, we’ve … Read more
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
At our recent family reunion, I was totally caught off guard by my cousin, who had always been a dear friend. She acted strangely toward me, and I began wondering if she harbored a secret animosity and was trying to hide that she really didn’t like me anymore. With my aunt Lisa, who had never … Read more
We can be emotionally unavailable and difficult to deal with for several reasons. For many of us, it is simply a rest stop on the speedway of life. We find ways to power through painful circumstances, suppress the pain, and heal so that we can return to functioning from a healthy perspective. And while being … Read more
No matter whether you are young or more seasoned in life, everyone has experienced loneliness and isolation. At an early age, you may have been the kid always picked last when choosing teams to play sports. Seeing everyone being picked before you was a lonely feeling, and you were standing on an island of rejection … Read more
At the stable yard where I was a manager, there was one fellow horse owner who loved to hang over my stable door every afternoon and dump all of her problems on me, my horse, the floor, or the wall. She never seemed to care whether I was actively listening or whether I was part … Read more
Have you ever shared a trauma in your life only to have the person you are confiding in monopolize the conversation by telling you about a bigger trauma they suffered (usually five years ago)? There’s no greater insult to add to your injury when someone you mistakenly trusted shows lack of empathy signs and makes … Read more
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
One of the universal needs that define human experience is the need for connection. Whether it’s with family, friends, or a significant other, the attachments you forge throughout life play a fundamental role in your sense of happiness and well-being. However, the way you look for and obtain these connections is different, depending on the … Read more