As someone who has worked as an addiction counselor with both youth and adults, I’ve had a front-row seat to the struggles people face beneath the surface—depression, anxiety, shame, perfectionism, anger, addiction, chronic loneliness, and the invisible emotional wounds carried from childhood into adulthood. Although I am not currently practicing as an addiction counselor, some of the observations I made during that season of my career have deeply shaped my understanding of m

This Christian guide teaches you how to stop being a people pleaser.

Imagine an island: a beautiful, secluded piece of land surrounded by the vast, serene ocean. It’s peaceful, untouched, and full of natural beauty. For many, the thought of being on an island evokes feelings of complete serenity, a place to escape the demands of the outside world. There, you can be alone with your thoughts, relying on no one but yourself. The isolation feels safe, offering solace from the complexities of human interaction and emotional entanglements. But while

What is Anxious Attachment Style? Anxious attachment style  is a type of relationship pattern where a person often feels insecure and...

In recent years, yoga has gained immense popularity in the Western world, often promoted as a practice for relaxation, flexibility, and physical well-being. Yoga studios, online classes, and fitness centers offer various forms of yoga that seem, on the surface, to be a harmless way to improve mental and physical health. However, yoga is an ancient practice with deep roots in Eastern spirituality, particularly in Hinduism and Buddhism, and is more religious in nature than many

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The word anxiety comes from the Latin word anxietas, which means "distress" or "anguish." This Latin term is derived from the verb...

Overcoming codependency requires a combination of self-awareness, setting boundaries, and seeking support from others. In this article,...

The rewards and stresses of being a Stay-At-Home Mom (SAHM) Being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) comes with its own set of rewards and...