Movies and TV shows depict having a baby as a miracle and a blessing. While these are both true, childbirth is different for each person. Some people experience an effortless pregnancy and delivery, while others have a more difficult time throughout the entire process. The experience is unique to each individual. Even the partners involved have different experiences navigating the … Read More

While most people can crawl into bed and fall asleep so easily, you’ve never had that luxury. While others are counting sheep, you’re trying to think of all of the items that are left on your to-do list. And your thoughts don’t stop there. You’re thinking about your day and how it went. The projects you completed, the emails you … Read More

The lights that used to shine and glow in different colors are now turned off and removed from the roofs of houses. The beautiful tree that was neatly decorated with various types of ornaments is now empty and bare. The presents that were sitting under it were all unwrapped, with the paper, boxes, and gift bags recycled or thrown in … Read More

When you trip and fall, you may end up with a bloody knee. After some time, the missing skin is replaced with a hardened scab. The healing process has started, but it’s not something that happens immediately. Similar to a cut, a bruise forms and takes time before disappearing. If you receive a pinch from a person’s fingers or even … Read More

After a long day of work, every other person would want to make dinner and crash into their couch or into their bed to relax for the night. But you’re not like every other person. You know how much work you have. You know how many people depend on you, which means you can’t just let it sit there until the … Read More

This is supposed to be the happiest time of the year. Everyone is holly and jolly. The decorations are colorful, merry, and bright. While everyone else seems to have the holiday spirit, you feel a bit like the Grinch. It’s almost as if you’re stuck in a snow globe, and someone keeps shaking the jar. You’re caught up in a … Read More

In your day-to-day life, you have certain expectations. You expect your alarm to wake you up each morning. There is an expectation that your car will have enough gas in the tank and be able to help you commute to work safely, securely, and in a timely manner. You may even have an expectation about some of the upcoming to-dos … Read More

Family, friends, and even society can play a big influence on your life. You may have felt a little pressured by your parents to participate in certain activities when you were younger. Society may make you feel like you have to graduate, earn a stable income, get engaged, married, and have children by a certain date. Your loved ones may … Read More

Falling for someone may seem easy for most people. For you, you tend to be a little more cautious. You put up walls hoping someone will fight for you and tear them down. It’s almost as if you’re a princess trapped in a high tower waiting to be saved by a prince. Just like in all of the fairytales you … Read More

Have you ever said “yes” to something when you actually wanted to say “no”? Maybe you’ve continued texting or talking to someone you were interested in despite it being past your bedtime. Or you’re constantly checking your messages and emails after working hours to make sure no email goes left unread. Boundaries are essential for any type of relationship. Yes, … Read More