“I never really thought I’d be here for this”. Nathan did not expect to live past 25. It was not like he intentionally wanted to die, but he just felt there was an unshakeable feeling that his life would end too soon. He survived an abusive childhood where there was emotional and psychological abuse, and… continue reading.
The “Me Exception”
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John is a great person and employee who watches his friends and coworkers achieve personal professional milestones. His best friend just received a promotion, his cousin got engaged, and his co-worker successfully finished a marathon. Each time, John celebrates with them but feels a pang of disappointment inside. He catches himself thinking, “Good for them,… continue reading.
Claire is a bright, caring woman who is full of potential, but her life has not been easy. She has lost a job unexpectedly, endured more than one toxic relationships, and feels the weight of financial instability. For Claire, she feels as if life is working against her, that she is playing a game where… continue reading.
Rumination
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Toby, a marketing professional, has had a difficult meeting with her team. She felt that her ideas were not heard, and her co-workers feel like they actively dismiss her suggestions. Later that evening at home, Toby found herself replaying the meeting in her mind, often condemning herself for what she did not do. “Why didn’t… continue reading.
Stephanie was the kind of person who always had a smile on her face, no matter the situation, and was known as the “positive one” in her group. But when her best friend, Cleo, went through a painful breakup, Stephanie’s relentless positivity began to feel like a burden. Every time Cleo tried to open up… continue reading.
Magda was diagnosed with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, when she turned 33. At first, Magda fought against the diagnosis, determined to beat it, while trying to maintain her previous lifestyle. But over time, the constant doctor visits, the medications, and the limitations imposed by her condition began to consume her life. She found solace… continue reading.
Whenever Jody made a mistake at work, even a small one, she felt compelled to explain every detail to her boss. One day, she accidentally missed an email, and instead of simply apologizing, she launched into a lengthy explanation about her workload, her internet issues, and even what happened to her over the weekend. Her… continue reading.
The Silent Treatment
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After a minor disagreement about household chores, Rich felt frustrated with his roommate, Alex. Instead of discussing his feelings, Rich decided to give Alex the silent treatment. For several days, he avoided eye contact, gave only one-word answers, and stayed locked in his room. Alex, confused and hurt, didn’t understand what he’d done wrong and… continue reading.
