Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, or Autism Acceptance Month. Maybe a bit of both? Both mental health professionals and society as a whole are becoming more aware of autism. More…
Why Is It Important to “Treat Yo’Self”?
"Treat Yo'Self" has become a popular phrase in recent years. It's sometime used in the context of purchasing things that you may not need. It can occasionally be used to…
Why Do We Stay In Pain?
I injured my shoulder back in 2017. I know exactly the moment it happened, and I've had pretty consistent pain in that shoulder ever since. I've recently found some relief…
Regulating Your Emotions Amidst Chaos
It can be difficult to manage emotions, make decisions, and take care of daily tasks when things feel chaotic. Chaos may come from inside yourself, such as racing thoughts or…
FEATURED: Living with High-Functioning Depression
Dealing with depression while still being able to meet daily demands is often referred to as high-funtioning depression. There is no official diagnosis of "High-Functioning Depression." Yet, most people who…
The Church Rejected Me
The title of this post came from a statement made by someone in a recent conversation about spiritual abuse and religious trauma. The concept of being rejected by the church…
Navigating Adolescence
The teen years can be difficult for both an adolescent and the adults who care about them. Teenagers are experiencing physical changes, awakening to sexual interests, developing their own opinions,…
From “Too Much” to “Not Enough”
If you haven't read my posts about the "too much" messages folks get from childhood, adolesence, religion, and/or relationships, you may want to check those out before reading this one.…