Re-Spark the Flame: Affection

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Sometimes a partner withdraws affection because he or she is struggling with stress, mental health issues, illness, or trauma, and they are inwardly focused and stop paying attention to you.” ~ Brian Jory In most romantic relationships, physical chemistry usually starts out hot and heavy. The relationship is novel and exciting, and […]

Bulimia Nervosa at a Glance

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “For me, the bulimia was about stuffing my emotions. So I stopped suppressing my feelings.” ~Cheryl James My friend’s dad is a dentist; within the first minute of looking into someone’s mouth, he can tell if the person struggles with bulimia nervosa. This is because bulimia–the binging and purging of food–wreaks havoc on […]

Reconnecting with Reality: 10 Tips to Kick A Phone Addiction

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” ~ Henry David Thoreau A survey was recently conducted where participants were asked, “If you had to break a bone or break your phone what would you prefer?” The results were astounding: 46% percent of people would prefer to […]

When You Feel Frustrated By Others, Remember This Wisdom From Brene Brown

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH “Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.” ~ Brené Brown My friend and I were recently driving on the freeway when a silver Jetta swerved around us, cut us off, and then sped away. As an overly cautious driver, my friend was frustrated and even angered […]

Sticks and Stones Do Hurt…and So Can Words

DESIGNED BY UNSPLASH Feeling insulted and damaged. Never measuring up. Walking on eggshells. These are just a few of many indicators of an emotionally abusive relationship. Emotional abuse is the consistent pattern of abusive words and bullying behaviors that wear down a person’s self-esteem and undermine their mental health. I want to help you recognize […]