Saying can be a challenge especially when you want to maintain good relationships with friends. Somehow saying no can seem like a rejection of our friends or as if we are saying we don’t value them. Here are some ways to say no gracefully without risking your...
Trauma can be invasive, impacting your interactions with those you love and interact with. The lingering effects of childhood abuse, the aftermath of a natural disaster, or the scars left by an abusive relationship, trauma can leave lasting imprints that affect how we...
Trigger Warning: This article discusses recovery from sexual abuse which could be triggering for some people. Most narratives about sexual abuse start with statistics, perhaps to show how serious the problem is. Talking about statistical facts is also...
Show up for others and be mindful of the relationship. There is so much loneliness in the world today. Blame it on the pandemic or technology or something else but loneliness is epidemic. Loneliness is one of the primary issues for perfectionists, people who have...
Everyone has a personality–it’s kind of important! Research shows that personalities tend to be in two broad categories–overcontrolled (OC) and under controlled (UC). Tending to be OC or UC is not a problem. But sometimes problems can come from your...
