Self Help

Positive Living with Chronic Pain: Tools and Techniques That Work

Positive Living with Chronic Pain: Tools and Techniques That Work

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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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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How Politics Divides America: Causes, Consequences, and What It Means for the Future

How Politics Divides America: Causes, Consequences, and What It Means for the Future

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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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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How Mindfulness Can Help You Be A Great Parent

How Mindfulness Can Help You Be A Great Parent

As a parent, it can be overwhelming to navigate the ups and downs of raising your little ones. As parents, we don’t need added difficulties in the department of raising children, so those that suffer from mental health problems are fighting another battle altogether. More often than not, it’s not only the parent who suffers,

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