Navigating relationships is not always easy, especially when you struggle with self-esteem. If you want to have healthy relationships, it’s important to be able to recognize codependent behaviors when they arise. One way to do this is to create healthy… Read More ›
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Affects of Having a Victim Mentality
A victim mentality can be a significant obstacle to healthy relationships and personal success. Past experiences shape this self-defeating outlook on life and can make the pursuit of happiness an endless battle. Finding a good therapist in a mental health… Read More ›
7 Signs of Abandonment Issues
Experiences a person has in childhood influence the character traits they develop as they grow to become adults. Some children are abandoned by their parents, a form of abuse that can be profoundly traumatic and leave emotional scars for years… Read More ›
The Importance of Nonviolent Communication
The way you communicate and express your needs and emotions to other people can either strengthen the connection in that relationship or take away from it. You convey your experience to other people through your body language and tone of… Read More ›
Navigating Relationships in Recovery
Navigating relationships in recovery can be challenging, especially as you learn which ones to let go of and which ones to hang onto. It is an integral piece of recovery and moving forward from your past. Letting Go Recovery provides… Read More ›
Rediscovering Your Identity After Addiction
Addiction generally prevents you from considering the abstract concept of identity. You might be too engrossed in the addiction to ask, “Who am I?” Questions like this may arise when something goes wrong and when you are forced to face… Read More ›
Bridging the Gap: Learn to Work With Different Opinions
The past few years show we need to learn how to respect others with different opinions. Unfortunately, our tolerance for others’ thoughts about government isn’t what it once was. Too many people are arguing over who is right or wrong.… Read More ›
Identifying the Manipulative Tactics of Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a complicated form of manipulation that an individual may use to alter the perception or thoughts of another. However, it can also be tough to identify. Identifying gaslighting tactics and understanding their intended effects are crucial in ensuring… Read More ›
Moving Past Traumatic Relationships
Breaking free from an unhealthy, traumatic relationship takes a significant weight off of one’s shoulders. However, many lingering effects can continue to impact an individual long after the relationship has ended. Feelings of anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and a myriad of… Read More ›
Releasing the Secrets That Held You During Addiction
Being addicted can feel like a full-time job since it occupies so much of your thoughts, time, and energy. Keeping up with this lifestyle is not easy and because of the shame often felt surrounding your actions, hiding your addiction… Read More ›