Psychology

The Courage to Admit Our Mistakes: Why Owning Up Matters

The Courage to Admit Our Mistakes: Why Owning Up Matters

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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The Unrelenting Struggle: Finding Hope in Homelessness

The Unrelenting Struggle: Finding Hope in Homelessness

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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Crack the Code: 10 Proven Methods to Communicate with Challenging Family Members

Crack the Code: 10 Proven Methods to Communicate with Challenging Family Members

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: Why Difficult Family Members Shut Down When They Hear The Truth

Family Drama: Why Difficult Family Members Shut Down When They Hear The Truth

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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