Only you can decide if something you’ve experienced is traumatic. Flashbacks are your brain’s way of handling things you’ve experience that have been carved out in your mind as traumatic. The mind has a way of protecting you from memories you are unable to deal...
You’ve probably heard this a thousand times, but here it is again: having a healthy, enjoyable relationship that stands the test of time requires constant energy to keep it together. You and your partner must be ready to put in the everyday effort it takes...
One of the most devastating experiences we must endure in life is grieving the loss of a loved one. Although we have the knowledge that everyone will eventually die, and we logically understand the finality of death, no amount of information can prepare us for...
Many of us were raised with the notion that children are meant “to be seen and not heard,” meaning "don’t speak until you are spoken to.” While this idea may have only meant to keep the volume down at the Thanksgiving table, it can have...