Someone is using you and taking advantage of your good nature – and you’re finally waking up to it. And it really stings. Taking advantage of another person to achieve or accomplish one’s own goal is nothing new in the history of humanity, but it doesn’t hurt the person impacted any less. Knowing how to…
Sometimes, poetry hits the spot. It moves us verbally and emotionally and has the power to lay bare the complexities of life’s ups and downs from different vantage points. Letting go of the past is a challenging charge, but poetry about moving on in life is a balm to help you navigate rough waters. As…
Going through surgery can be a significant life event. Post-surgery, people need the support of friends and family, whether bringing a meal, pet sitting, or simply offering encouraging words. But finding the right words to express your care can be a challenge. If you’re looking for words of encouragement for surgery but can’t come up…
Our daughters are wiser than we know. We can help them become the best versions of themselves by empowering them with words of encouragement. Offering an inspirational message to your daughter allows your influence to ripple through her life. In turn, she will become a source of strength and hope for others. If you want…
There are far more people dating someone with depression than you might think. With this mental illness affecting approximately 3.8% of the entire population (that’s 280 million people), you’re likely to meet someone who suffers from depression when you’re dating. The National Institute of Mental Health defines depression as “a mood disorder that can affect…
Just when you think you have a pretty good handle on what makes you tick, you catch yourself doing something freakishly out of character? Or is it? Maybe you don’t know yourself as well as you thought? Maybe the weirder part of you is still a mystery to the part of you that runs the…
Many of us frequently experience that worried sensation in our bodies. This sensation might range from severe alarm bells wailing five times as loud to an unknown fear quietly percolating in the back of our minds. When this occurs, people may retreat socially, turn to drugs or alcohol, or become engrossed in theatre to block…
“The beginning is the most important part of the work.” —Plato It’s hard as a parent to know when your child “should” be hitting those specific milestones and comparing yourself and your kid to others (guilty!). But instead of stressing about where on the chart your smart, beautiful, kind child might be at, lean into…
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As a psychiatrist and empath, I know the challenges sensitive people have to be compassionate, empowered empaths without shouldering the suffering of others or trying to “fix” them. All people deserve the dignity of their own paths. Empaths are blessed with open, loving hearts. We care deeply about others and the world. Many of us…
