Dealing with the Shame of Being an Unloved Daughter: Steps to Healing
Not often addressed is the deep shame a daughter feels at having little or no relationship to her mother; if she actually confides in someone about her experiences,...
Today I Love Working Hard
Today I love working hard at the things I do. I love thinking things out and doing things that make future work easier. I love that I took the legs off of a deck like platform to make it ready for storage and once they were off I screwed them to the underside out of the way but handy for when we put it together
3 Dating Myths About Narcissists Which Harm Society
Our dating world has changed rapidly in the last decade. No longer do people have to put in much effort to meet or court a romantic partner or mate –...
Remember This Next Time You Fight with Your Partner
A person could spend all day on the internet reading articles with titles like “Top 10 Ways to Avoid Conflict with Your Spouse” or “How to Have a Good Argument...
What Hypomania Is And How It Feels
Hypomania is a very elevated mood, the ‘up’ part of bipolar disorder although it is not just about being very happy. It’s a less severe form of mania and is part of bipolar type two which is my diagnosis....
6 Simple Secrets to Totally Rock Ignoring A Narcissist
You stand there in disbelief as the narcissist in your life hurls insults and accusations at you – again.
You need to fight back and defend yourself, right?...
The Fragmented Self: 8 Misconceptions Of Trauma
What is emotional and psychological trauma? How would you describe it?
If I were to quiz you on trauma would you know how to define it?...
Love will keep us together?
There’s an old song called, “Love will keep us together.” Ah, If only that were true. It takes a lot more than just love and passion to keep people together,...
What a Difference a Pause Makes
When you have ADHD, you may feel you are at the mercy of your attention span. You may find yourself haphazardly jumping from one thought, idea, task, activity, project, or plan to another....
Craft as Self-Care: Crochet Each Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Crochet is a form of self-care for me. It helps me prevent, minimize, and/or manage the symptoms of depression.
10 Creative Prompts to Play With When You’re Feeling Anxious
Art is a powerful way to navigate anxiety. This is true whether we’re painting, writing stories, or creating collages. Art helps us express ourselves. It helps us to better understand and communicate contradictory emotions and nebulous fears....
Setting Boundaries with a Narcissist
Don’t let the narcissist in your life define you. Only you define yourself. Narcissists are masters at telling you who you are, and in not such a favorable light, I...
Turn Off the Procrastination Station
“A year from now you may wish you had started today.” ― Karen Lamb As I was beginning to type this article, a series of thoughts appeared on the movie screen of...
5 Helpful Guidelines For Talking About Childhood Emotional Neglect With Your Spouse
When you bring up Childhood Emotional Neglect to your partner, it’s the opposite of rejection. Instead, it’s an invitation to come closer.
Right now,...
Can You Feel Your Fear But Take the Risks Anyway?
“There is no illusion greater than fear.” – Lao Tzu I was introduced to the book penned by Susan Jeffers back in the 1980s, called Feel the Fear and Do...
Why Attachment Is a Key Factor in Your Mental Health
Attachment. You’ve heard about it right? How you and your partner can have a better, more fulfilling relationship by learning about your attachment styles and how they mesh (or don’t...
How Intentional Action Changes Brain Chemistry
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9 Signs Someone at Work Has a Personality Disorder
Ever since Sue started work at the firm, everyone seemed more on edge, even the janitorial staff took cover when they saw her coming. Just her presence added a layer...