Bad feelings. Chaotic emotions. Everything you feels that is harmful or negative to your mind, body and soul.
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
Your toxic parents have pushed you to the edge, and you’ve had enough. You’re ready to sever the relationship to stop the madness, abuse, and violation of boundaries. You just need to figure out when and how to go no contact with parents. Take a deep breath. This article explains when and how to sever … 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
Many of us live with some kind of emotional trauma. It may be sparked by a neglectful parent, an onslaught of school bullying, or a controlling partner, to name a few scenarios. And the impact can be immense. It shapes the way we think, how we approach situations, relationships and so much more. And though … Read more
Being angry is a natural emotion that we will all feel. Really, you could look at it as a place we all find ourselves in at some time or another. The route that gets us to the place called anger varies by each person and circumstance because we all have different starting points on the road … Read more