The holidays are often a complex time for many people. On the one hand, there is a sense of joy in the air, while on the other hand, sorrow and grief because of either a loss or dysfunctional family dynamic. The following are some ways…
Codependency is a term that describes an unhealthy or unbalanced relationship, where one person’s needs are met while the others aren’t. Codependent people are said to “enable” the bad behavior of a person by supporting them, no matter if it negatively affects their own well-being.…
August 26th is National Women’s Equality Day; a day to acknowledge how far women have come on their journey toward equality and how much more work is still to be done. While the greatest gender gaps are found primarily in the Middle East, Africa, and…
Do you find you accept responsibility for a loved one’s emotions or actions? Are you constantly trying to please others? Do you neglect your own needs and have difficulty setting realistic personal boundaries? Do you often feel resentful yet have difficulty stepping away from a…
Blame and game – two words that should never be joined together. The truth is, the blame game is no fun to play and there are never any winners. Perhaps, the biggest loser of all is the one who is doing all the blaming. When…
If you believe the many rom-coms filmed throughout the years, singles are sad, miserable, and lonely people who sit around waiting for someone to come along and “complete them.” Why has this myth been perpetuated to such ridiculous proportions? To be completely transparent, I was…