As a young girl, your parents taught you that you could be anything you wanted to be. You played dress-up almost daily and decided to act out various roles. Doctor, teacher, mother, veterinarian, coach, and lawyer. You never felt like you couldn’t be or do anything. But then you grew up and realized that life isn’t as easy for people … Read More
Spotting Depression In Women: What To Look For
You want the best for them. No matter if it’s your partner, sister, mother, grandmother, niece, daughter, co-worker, or any other female influence in your life. You want to be there for them, no matter what. Through the good times and the bad times. You want to be able to show up for them like they always seem to do … Read More
What Are Common Anxiety Symptoms In Women?
As a woman, you’re often told to be more cautious compared to men. You’re told to pay attention to your surroundings, listen, and not be distracted. You may feel pretty safe and secure, but you can’t help to be a little concerned due to what you’ve been taught. You often have this feeling that something’s wrong, whether it is or … Read More
Childhood Trauma And Healing From It
As you may know, all of the experiences from your past helped make you into the person you are today. The good times and the bad times help shape you. When you experience an injury like a cut, you may first notice it because it stings and it bleeds. You’ll spend time rinsing it, sanitizing it so it doesn’t get … Read More
Recovering From Emotional Trauma Is Possible, Here’s How To Do It
No matter what type of trauma you experience, it’s still a trauma. Trauma, no matter if it’s physical or emotional, can affect you, your body, your mind, and your actions and behaviors. You may feel like the trauma you experience has attached itself to you. It’s part of your life now. It’s who you are. You can’t just shake it … Read More
4 Simple Tips For Dealing With Depression
Depression is hard to describe, especially if you’re trying to describe it to someone who doesn’t know what it feels like. It’s a very complex mental health disorder that can affect anyone at any time during their life. Depression is anything but simple. Even though depression isn’t simple, there are some simple things you can do to deal with depression. … Read More
Social Anxiety: What It Is And Why It’s More Than Being Shy
You wouldn’t necessarily call yourself a loner. That being said, you’d be lying to yourself if you said you didn’t enjoy your alone time. Sometimes, you prefer peace and quiet and the comfort of your own home, room, and bed. You decided that it’s much safer there. You’re just an introvert, right? There’s nothing wrong with you. Your friends are … Read More
How To Heal From The Wounds Of Past Trauma
When you look at yourself in a mirror, it’s almost as if you can see each wound and scar on your body. You have to mentally prepare to leave the comfort of your own home. It’s almost as if you have to put on bandages, bandaids, armor, and a mask each and every day before leaving your house. You want … Read More
What Are Trauma Bonds And How Are They Caused?
Let’s play a game: Red flag vs. Green flag. The game is simple. Put a red flag up for an unhealthy or problematic partner. And put a green flag up for a healthy and desirable partner. Listening to you. Green flag. Lying to you. Red flag. Jealous and controlling. Red flag. Talking about their feelings. Green flag. Treating you and … Read More
What are the Signs of Trauma?
You’ve pushed these feelings deep down inside you for far too long. No matter what you do, you can’t seem to get rid of them. All of your negative thoughts, emotions, and feelings are starting to creep up again. You feel like a volcano that’s ready to explode. To be honest, you thought you’d be able to handle this on … Read More