Toxic Help: 3 Signs Your Support Is Doing More Harm Than Good
“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” ~John Holmes As someone who people often come to seeking help or advice, I recently…
4 Things I Learned from Being Possessive and Controlling in a Relationship
As she stood there watching the puppet show, our eyes locked. I was instantly attracted. After what felt like the longest fifteen minutes torn between the desire to talk to…
19 Techniques to Calm a Highly Sensitive Nervous System
“You can’t calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass.” ~Timber Hawkeye The sun is setting, the cold wind is gently blowing in my face. I’m…
How To Prioritize Employee Wellness On The Return To The Office
As restrictions lift and the world begins to return to its former pre-pandemic working system, it’s clear to see that a large percentage of the corporate population are all but…
The Abuse Behind My Happy Family Pictures (and Why We Should Talk About It)
TRIGGER WARNING: This post deals with an account of physical abuse and may be triggering to some people. “There remains what seems to be an impenetrable wall of silence around…
How to Stop Reacting in Anger When You’re Triggered
“Freedom is taking control of the rudder of your life.” ~Yukito Kishiro “What’s for dinner?” It’s a simple enough question. Yet it’s one that has made me lose my mind…
Why I Don’t Define Myself as a Victim and What I Do Instead
“The struggle of my life created empathy—I could relate to pain, being abandoned, having people not love me.” ~Oprah Winfrey See yourself as a victim and you become one. Identify…
What Being An LGBTQ+ Ally Actually Looks Like
Our world is growing to be as diverse as ever, and our communities must come together to support inclusivity. It's becoming more and more common to run into people who…
