Guess what! Although it may be hard to believe, you are stronger than you think. Maybe you’ve noticed this fact while going through troubling times. I thought I’d have it easy now, seeing as though I’ve lived a traumatic life. To my surprise, the difficulties keep coming. Apparently, I had more energy than I ever [...]
It’s devastating when things fall apart. At the same time, other things are coming together in amazing ways, and this can be good. There are times in life when problems are compounded. You might be able to deal with an issue here or there, and maybe you can deal with a few at the same [...]
Childhood trauma comes in many forms. No matter what form it may take, the after-effects can create strange actions as an adult. If you’ve experienced childhood trauma, then one thing’s for sure, you cannot forget. That’s just the tip of the iceberg as well. Childhood trauma, whether it’s bullying or emotional abuse, leaves its mark [...]
Being bullied or overly-criticized can cause damage in life. However, constructive criticism can actually help you grow and become stronger. I’ve been bullied before, most during my childhood in primary school. I was criticized daily and called names. I did suffer damage from this treatment, some that still linger and cause me problems today. I [...]
There are conditions and states of being often neglected by society. We often overlook the depressed narcissist, sometimes out of fear. Many of us are familiar with narcissism or narcissistic personality disorder, but how much do we know about the depressed narcissist? Well, you might be flippant about it and choose to turn the other [...]
No one likes making hard decisions, but there’s a way to master this task. Science shows us how this can be done. Making hard decisions range from choosing colors and decorations for a wedding to making the decision to get a divorce. They can also be as troubling as picking out funeral arrangements. Hard decisions [...]
Oh, the dark night of the soul, what a perplexing and nourishing state of total agony. Nothing is better than a deep dose of despair. Let’s learn why. As I child, I encountered my first dark night of the soul. Of course, I wasn’t familiar with this state of being, and enduring this state set [...]
When you’re afraid, your instinct is to run away. However, the healthy thing to do is face your fears and overcome the obstacles that hold you back. I have learned how you need to face your fears. Yes, I am afraid of things, although I like to think I’m fearless at times. I am imperfect [...]
