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Throughout life, we encounter many unpleasant situations that create emotional discomfort. It’s natural to turn to others for guidance and emotional support when going through tough times. As humans, we forge bonds not just by sharing pleasant moments but also by supporting each other during difficult times. And yet, what’s the difference between venting your … Read more
Are you currently in the clutches of a breakup? It’s never a nice situation to be in and the worst breakups can hold our lives captive. In today’s post, we’ll be sharing with you some quotes and advice that can help you move on to greener pastures or help you in the day-to-day coping of … Read more
Let’s be honest; we all have a pet peeves list that drives us crazy about the behavior of others. Some of our closest friends and family members may be the offenders, who constantly do things that get on our nerves. Unfortunately, many of them know it and still do those things to get under our … Read more
The world has become divided. People are losing sight of their responsibility to be kind to one another… to treat each other with respect and dignity. Bad news fills our newsfeeds. Our neighbors are distant. Even households are divided because of conflicting beliefs, where there is no room for empathy. It’s time for a change… … Read more
From gaslighting and shaming to rationalization and emotional blackmail, narcissists have an entire arsenal of strategies to manipulate, assert dominance, and achieve their personal goals. What’s left in their wake is suffering, abuse and emotional trauma, especially if the people close to them (personally and professionally) are caring, trusting, and compassionate individuals. As a mental … Read more
My 36-year-old daughter never learned how to stop oversharing. One day, she ventured out into the freezing cold in her Chewbacca pajamas to help her husband bring firewood inside. She slipped on ice, fell, screamed, “Wookiee down!” and shared it to social media. The following day, she arrived at work to be inundated with dozens … Read more
Families are the bedrock of our life. Unfortunately, families aren’t often the fairy tales we see on our computer screens. A happy, supportive family is not something everyone has access to. While it can be a challenge to deal with anyone close to you that’s causing you harm, when you add family to the mix, … Read more
My friend recently asked me for advice on how to handle something their child had done at school. I had just come home from a parent-teacher meeting at my own child’s school about a similar issue, and I found myself advising my friend based on my child’s experience and not on what her child had … Read more
Pettiness is a small thing that has a tremendous negative impact. When you or the people around you act in a petty way, it’s guaranteed to slowly drag everyone down. Being petty and acting small-minded can feel good sometimes. But acting petty is a trap you don’t want to fall into. In this piece, we’ve … Read more
Dishonest people can do a lot of damage. While most of us have told some white lies in the course of our lives, things take a drastic turn for the worse when you’re dealing with outright liars. Lies can destroy the trust you might have once had in a person, or they can make your … Read more