The holiday season is upon us again, and for many people, it is filled with dread and can be incredibly challenging. Societal and familial expectations can and do clash often with personal emotions and boundaries, making an already difficult time more difficult, especially when going no-contact with family and friends. That’s ok. Give yourself permission… continue reading.
Alice slammed the cupboard door so hard the dishes rattled, her face flushed with frustration. Her teenage son, Ethan, had just announced he was failing math, and no amount of her nagging seemed to make him care. “How could you be so irresponsible?” she yelled, her voice sharp enough to cut through the silence that… continue reading.
Life often brings us into relationships where we feel an intense connection with someone, romantically, platonically or familial. However, we may not always tell if this is a connection that is built on a healthy foundation, or a trauma dump of negative experiences. Here is a quick conversation between Jackson and Alex who are trying… continue reading.
In a quiet village nestled between mountains, an old monk and a young farmer often crossed paths. The monk spent his days in prayer, seeking to align his soul with the divine, while the farmer toiled in the fields, ensuring his neighbors never went hungry. One evening, they sat together by the river, and the… continue reading.
After her accident, Lydia felt like she was living in someone else’s body. The lively, ambitious person she once knew was gone, replaced by someone who was cautious and quiet. She’d once been the life of every gathering, but now, she felt uneasy even in the company of her closest friends. Everyday tasks, like deciding… continue reading.
“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.
