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Finding Hope in 2021 New Year’s Resolutions
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that the best-laid plans of anyone can go awry. No one can predict the future and that was never more true than in 2020. We learned that life can change precipitously and almost instantly. We learned that what control we thought we...
Happy Pandemic Holidays
We already know how the holidays are fraught with possibilities for depression. And this year, on top of everything else, we have a pandemic to deal with—fear of getting the virus, quarantining in place, family members who don’t agree with your take on how to handle...
Listen to Your Partner’s Anger
Listening to your partner is a key factor in a successful relationship Many of us try to suppress our anger. Some of us, particularly if you’re a woman, were taught that being angry is not acceptable. It’s not something nice girls do. So you tamp down your real...
Feeling Depressed During Covid-19 Holidays?
The holidays are often a time when people struggle with depression. This year, in the midst of a pandemic, you may be more susceptible than ever. On top of that, if you become depressed you may also experience anxiety since the two often go hand in hand. It’s a double...
Survive and Thrive During Covid-19 Thanksgiving
There’s no doubt the holidays will be more challenging this year. You may be mourning the loss of traditions, traveling to see family or family coming to see you. There is a real feeling of loss this Thanksgiving. These are difficult times. If you are feeling lonely,...
You Know You’re Codependent When . . .
You’re in a relationship with someone you love, and, as in any relationship, there are times when you give more than you receive. That’s the up-and-down of loving someone. It’s normal. But when you are constantly walking on eggshells, trying to please, that’s a...
Fixing Someone Else Is a Lonely Job
It’s a nice thing to please others, right? You want to be helpful. You want others in your orbit to feel good. And, of course, when you help others, you feel good yourself. It’s all good. Except in excess. When you have a lopsided relationship with someone...
Sibling Abuse: More Prevalent Than You Think
If you’ve been abused by a sibling, you were involved in the most common but least reported abuse. Sibling abuse happens more often than spouse or child abuse combined, and the effects can continue to manifest themselves into adulthood. Maybe your older brother...
What Friends Don’t Understand About Your Relationship with an Abuser
It’s bad enough that you suffer in an abusive relationship. What you don’t need on top of that is guilt for not leaving, and the judgement of family and friends. They ask, “Why do you stay in this terrible relationship?” It’s hard to answer that question. ...
Unrealistic Expectations Can Torpedo Your Marriage
Let’s face it. At the beginning of a romance you are riding high. Your partner is the center of your universe and you’re the center of his. He is the source of your happiness; he is everything you need for companionship—he is everything you need, period. Your...
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