These days kindness and compassion appear to be in short supply. That’s why a practice of self-compassion is non-negotiable.
A Note From The Editor: Depression is a real, far-reaching struggle that we shouldn't take an apathetic stance on, but instead learn how to better support caregivers and sufferers alike. Today's article, the third post in the Myths & Meanings series, details how we can healthily
A Note From The Editor: With weighty topics there is a great measure of uncertainty and discomfort, yet also a great call to stand together in patience and understanding. The following is the second post in our conversation about the Myths and Meanings of depression. It's
A Note From The Editor: While it's never easy or comfortable to bring the deep issues that many of us wrestle with into the light, we are no less convinced that certain issues must be discussed in order to increase awareness, foster healing and to --
Speaking up could save a life and offer much needed hope.
Conversations are getting trickier and trickier to navigate.
There is an important distinction between experiencing loneliness and simply being alone.
Leading and living from a it leads to constant exhaustion and a distrust of self and others. Let's talk about what a scarcity mindset really is.
When two people have been doing life one way and then begin the journey of marriage, differences will inevitably surface. You're not alone if you feel like this is harder than you imagined.
The promises of wedding vows made with the best of intentions get tested when life — past and present — shows up. We are dynamic individuals growing and changing as we navigate life. Sometimes, a relationship cannot sustain under the pressures of change, struggle, illness, betrayal, and differing desires to make a marriage work.
Much is invested in preparation for the wedding while the statistics of divorce are a stark contrast to wedding day bliss. Many marriages do not survive today. Some statistics have that number between 40-50% for first marriages and the odds of divorce increase for second and third marriages.
When a marriage is in crisis, love is stretched. Faith is tested. Dreams feel like they become more distant.
A Note From The Editor: October is the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Violence can come in many forms. Breaking the cycle of violence involves awareness, education, advocacy and resources. Domestic violence does not discriminate. We think it's extremely important to take some time this month
“All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming.” – Helen Keller
A Note From The Author : It is hard to do justice to the devastating impact suicide has on our communities in a handful of paragraphs. The hope is that this post will serve as a catalyst for meaningful conversations and connection around a topic plagued with stigma and misunderstanding. Behind the statistics are countless stories of heartbreak, confusion and deep soul pain. Thank you for reading and daring to join this important conversation so, together, we can change the statistics and save lives.
September is Suicide Prevention Month and September 10th is dedicated as World Suicide Prevention Day.
Suicide leaves a path of unanswered questions, regret, stigma and blame — especially when suicide claims the life of a loved one. Talking about the hard issues which leave us brokenhearted, confused, and afraid creates space for healing, hope and understanding. Awareness empowers hurting souls to discover they can write a different ending to their story of struggle.
We are drawn to beauty -- stunning pictures of nature, fun fashion, cozy decor, yummy food and gorgeous hair. Yet, behind all of these filtered images that fill our Instagram feed is a story. A story of struggle, courage, celebration, hope, survival and pain. Sometimes beauty is
Anxiety is a mental health issue which informs, not defines, those struggling with it. There are many resources available to help those who have anxiety as a prominent feature in their story. Finding specialized resources and support is worth the effort and reaching out for
Noticing the signs of anxiety may be a painful process because noticing leads to feeling, and feeling fear too much may lead to being overwhelmed. Numbing out and just surviving is not a way to live, nor is it sustainable. Life is filled with the daily
There are many contributors to why anxiety occurs and why this protective emotion can turn into a debilitating mental health issue. For those who struggle with clinical anxiety, there often seems to be two modes of operation: trying to figure out how to avoid the
Everyone experiences anxiety in some state. It is a normal part of being human. Anxiety helps alert us to danger and is a natural by-product of growth and new experiences such as a first kiss, taking an exam, starting a new job, becoming a parent
This is continued from Myths & Meanings: Spotting The Signals And Getting Help
This is continued from Myths & Meanings: The Why Behind Eating Disorders
This is continued from Myths & Meanings: Eating Disorders And The Eating Disorder Spectrum
Since eating disorders are the deadliest of mental illnesses and also the most misunderstood, we asked Rebecca Bass-Ching—Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an expert on disordered eating, trauma, identity, shame and relationship issues—to clear up the myths surrounding the spectrum of eating disorders. In
