Compliments are as normal as they can be terrifying. Some feverishly court them while they repulse another. We’re taught that we need to love ourselves, to find solace in our own self-image,... Read more »
Do pets really have the wonderful lives we think they have? What do dogs and other animals really think and feel about their captive lives? Is it possible that some dogs and... Read more »
Friendships tend to change over time. Sometimes a friendship that fit well when you were in a previous stage of life no longer does. Even knowing that it’s normal that many friendships... Read more »
She walked into the room with a polite smile, placing her backpack carefully beside the chair as if not to disturb anything. When I asked how her week had been, she answered... Read more »
“Be more confident.” If you’ve ever searched for dating advice, you’ve seen this line a thousand times. Worried no one will approach you? Be more confident. Nervous about making the first move?... Read more »
For many, the holiday season is billed as the “most wonderful time of the year.” But if you are Autistic, or love someone who is, you likely know the reality is often... Read more »
Loneliness is not just about being alone. It is about feeling unseen. It is the quiet ache that surfaces when we are surrounded by people but still feel disconnected from ourselves. Emotional... Read more »
When life gets hectic, be it getting late for work, a never-ending stream of “important projects,” or your children needing most of your attention, a million little things can make your mind... Read more »
Picture this: it’s 8:30 p.m. The kids are finally in bed, but instead of relief, there’s emptiness — the sense that even love itself feels heavy. You go through the motions —... Read more »
Carl isn’t happy in his job—it’s boring, he doesn’t particularly like his coworkers, and especially his supervisor, who is a micromanager—but he has a pension and a couple of kids that he’d... Read more »