Allowing yourself to rest and slow down in a culture that perpetuates the notion that you always need to be moving, doing, and performing to be successful can be challenging. “Hustle culture” can make you feel like you do not… Read More ›
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How Childhood Trauma Affects Development
Childhood trauma is an important event to look at in today’s society. There has been a steady increase in violent crimes being committed and psychological damage that has emerged in many adults’ lives. The national average of child abuse and… Read More ›
Overcoming Childhood Trauma in Addiction Recovery
When someone goes through a traumatic event, no two people will experience it in the same way. Their coping mechanisms will likely vary because they’re trying to do whatever it takes to move forward from being utterly shocked and terrified.… Read More ›
How Growing Up Around Alcoholism Affects Our Long-Term Health
We don’t get a say in how our parents raise us, in where we grow up, and in what we’re exposed to as children. At a young age, we don’t have the brain development to make sense of what is… Read More ›
Alcohol Experimentation In Childhood Might Lead To Adult Drinking
Where do we learn to drink alcohol? Most people had their first taste of alcohol from one of two places: with their parents or with other people. Innocently, parents give alcohol to children so that they can feel included in… Read More ›
