For those who had traumatic upbringings, nostalgia can serve as a double-edged sword, evoking bittersweet memories that are intertwined with both joy and pain.
For those who had traumatic upbringings, nostalgia can serve as a double-edged sword, evoking bittersweet memories that are intertwined with both joy and pain.
For many, the use of "Mrs." reflects broader societal attitudes that prioritize a woman's role within the context of marriage over her own agency and accomplishments.
For many, the use of "Mrs." reflects broader societal attitudes that prioritize a woman's role within the context of marriage over her own agency and accomplishments.
Not being believed, especially if their stalker is a female, is one of the major barriers that victims of stalking often encounter when trying to access support and protection.
Not being believed, especially if their stalker is a female, is one of the major barriers that victims of stalking often encounter when trying to access support and protection.
Because toxicity runs on a spectrum, there are different types of toxic relationships that range from unhealthy behaviors, which can happen to anyone, to dysfunction or even abuse.
Because toxicity runs on a spectrum, there are different types of toxic relationships that range from unhealthy behaviors, which can happen to anyone, to dysfunction or even abuse.
Dysfunctional family roles perpetuate a cycle of denial and enablement, preventing meaningful change and healing within the family unit. Here are 6 reasons they persist.
Dysfunctional family roles perpetuate a cycle of denial and enablement, preventing meaningful change and healing within the family unit. Here are 6 reasons they persist.
When an abuser can no longer abuse physically, they will wrap their hands around the victim with a different kind of hold: one that can sometimes be more difficult to escape from.
When an abuser can no longer abuse physically, they will wrap their hands around the victim with a different kind of hold: one that can sometimes be more difficult to escape from.
C-PTSD can be a result of growing up in an abusive or traumatic household, among other causes. Knowing how symptoms manifest can empower survivors to heal and move forward.
C-PTSD can be a result of growing up in an abusive or traumatic household, among other causes. Knowing how symptoms manifest can empower survivors to heal and move forward.
The complexities of family dysfunction can be met with confusion, discomfort, or even dismissal from those who do not have a frame of reference for the experience.
The complexities of family dysfunction can be met with confusion, discomfort, or even dismissal from those who do not have a frame of reference for the experience.
An estrangement between parent and child can only happen one way. When a parent voluntarily cuts themselves out of a child's life, this is abandonment—not estrangement.
An estrangement between parent and child can only happen one way. When a parent voluntarily cuts themselves out of a child's life, this is abandonment—not estrangement.
Personal Perspective: Neurodiversity can lead to sensory processing difficulties. Improved understanding and awareness can help, but self-acceptance is key.
Personal Perspective: Neurodiversity can lead to sensory processing difficulties. Improved understanding and awareness can help, but self-acceptance is key.
While not all of those with trauma will have ADHD, and not all of those with ADHD have had trauma, there are common links. Focusing on symptoms and not just the diagnosis can help.
While not all of those with trauma will have ADHD, and not all of those with ADHD have had trauma, there are common links. Focusing on symptoms and not just the diagnosis can help.
At any moment, someone’s aggravating behavior or our own bad luck can set us off on an emotional spiral that threatens to derail our entire day. Here’s how we can face our triggers with less reactivity so that we can get on with our lives.