Understanding Self-Harm: 35 Years Later From the age of 12 until 23, I self-mutilated almost daily. I don’t know how I learned it—or if I even did learn it. And though, at the time, I thought I knew why, I never truly understood it. Until now. What I write here comes from experience and insight—a […]
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Title: Finding Light in the Darkness: How to Stay Positive While Living with Chronic Pain I thought my battle was over. After winning a 43-year battle with depression, I hoped the worst was behind me. However, I forgot about my age. Earlier this year, I was diagnosed with something that my 82-year-old Father-In-Law was diagnosed
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(But Who Cares, Right?) Are you enjoying your seamless AI-powered life? You know, the one where you ask ChatGPT to write your emails, let Midjourney create your Instagram aesthetic, and rely on Google Assistant to remind you to drink water (ironic, isn’t it?). Isn’t it just so convenient to have machines do all the thinking for us?
AI Thirst Trap: How Our Addicted Servers Are Drinking the Planet Dry Read More »
I like staying busy. I also like learning. What better way than to combine the two. I have a lot of projects that I am currently working on, and some that I am working towards. I like to invent things. Unfortunately, many of my ideas require capitol that I do not have, while others are
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Have you ever found yourself quick to shift blame when things go wrong? I’m no exception. But often, we see mistakes as a reflection of our own worthiness – and that’s a problem. Here’s the thing about mistakes – they might not feel like it at first, but they can actually be turning points for
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I could rehash scientific theories until I am blue in the face, but that is not what this post is about. Instead, I would like to share my thoughts and experiences on dreams.Since a life altering event during a time of homelessness in 2021, I have experienced dreams differently than I had before. I rarely
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Homelessness is more than just the absence of a physical shelter; it’s a profound disruption to one’s sense of security, identity, and belonging. The psychological toll it exacts can be devastating, and the longer one remains without a home, the deeper these mental wounds can become. I have found myself without a home more times
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The True Cost of Politics: A Call to Unite As I navigate the complexities of our society, I’m compelled to acknowledge that I don’t engage in political discussions. My decision isn’t driven by a lack of interest or willingness to debate; rather, it stems from a profound understanding of politics’ divisive nature. The truth is,
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Family Drama – Episode 2 In Part 1 of this series, I discussed some common reasons why difficult family members shut down when you attempt to communicate with them, and explode when approached with the truth about themselves. In Part 2, I now discuss proven psychological methods and examples on how to safely approach them
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Family Drama – Episode 1 Like most people, I have trouble with my in-laws. Of course, everyone’s situation is different, and therefore how we approach each situation is equally different. But for those of you who, like me, have an in-law (or parent) who refuses to listen, shuts down the moment the truth comes out,
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