Losing Alex
I still remember it like it was yesterday. The crisp January air stung my face as I hurried across the Lubbock Christian University campus, my mind abuzz. The 2010 Spring [...]
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Post-Traumatic Growth & Why Game of Thrones Fascinates Us
Warning: contains spoilers for Season 8 Game of Thrones is arguably the most popular television show of all time. With its multitude of characters, story lines, and plot [...]
It’s OK Not to Want a Tribe
I remember scrolling through my Facebook and Instagram feeds, as one does, and being bombarded with pictures of groups of friends and captions about various social [...]
The Monster in My Corner
CW: child abuse and sexual abuse are mentioned, though not in detail I was diagnosed with PTSD in 2017. When I walked out of the psychiatrist’s office that day, I held the [...]
I Don’t Have a Tribe
I always see other women posting on social media about their tribes, and it makes me wonder why I don’t have one. I have friends, sure, but I don’t have a tribe. I [...]
Children Aren’t Angry, They’re Anxious: 8 Ways to Spot Anxiety in Children
Almost every week, I receive calls from parents seeking therapy for their “angry,” “aggressive,” or “obnoxious” child. My answer is always the same: [...]
Sugar, Spice & All Things Nice: the Easy Way to Make Chutney
Chutney is a wonderful invention that ticks all possible boxes. It’s a gratifyingly easy rainy day activity in the kitchen that allows you to process large quantities of [...]
Sweatpants & Self Care | Coffee & Meditation – Where is the Connection?
Meditation and coffee can both make your day a little better. In fact, you can use them together to start your day off right. [...]
Personal Essays | Two Parallel Lives
I am living two parallel lives. I am both happy and sad. My heart is so full, and yet so broken. I look toward the future with both hope and dread. [...]
Sweatpants & Sanity | Is It Anxiety or Paranoia? And Could CBD Oil Help Me?
Learn the differences between anxiety and paranoia, and strategies for coping with both. [...]
