What if asking for help isn’t just difficult, but doesn’t feel safe? Oregon quarterback Dante Moore recently shared, in a letter to Oregon Governor Tina Kotek reported by ESPN, that early in... Read more »
I’ll start with some radical honesty: Coping right now is hard work for me. As tensions rise globally, it can feel as if we’re teetering on the edge of catastrophe. Even after... Read more »
Imagine walking into a meeting and seeing two colleagues whispering. For many, it is a minor curiosity. For someone with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), it can feel like a physical blow to... Read more »
Self-abandonment rarely begins as a conscious choice. Instead, it is something that emerges gradually and is often disguised as selflessness, loyalty, or even emotional maturity. You learn to adapt, wait, explain, and... Read more »
People often feel embarrassed when they struggle to go no contact with a toxic or narcissistic person. Friends may say, “Just block them,” or “Why don’t you walk away already?” To others,... Read more »
You’re trying your hardest, putting yourself out there, and yet, dating can often feel like a brutal, exhausting competition. A race to be the most attractive, the most successful, or the most... Read more »
Imagine feeling profoundly alone, not because you reject company, but because the very act of seeking it leaves you utterly depleted. This is the emotional paradox often experienced by autistic adults, who... Read more »
The world feels heavy these days. From a changing climate and global conflicts to economic uncertainty, daily headlines can leave even the steadiest among us feeling anxious and drained. It’s understandable if... Read more »
Imagine you’ve finished a job interview. The handshake was firm, the smile polite. Days pass. Your inbox stays silent. You check your email again. And again. Even when you know results won’t... Read more »
ADHD is characterized by a struggle of the sufferer to organize and make order of everything going on in his or her life. This sets the stage for habitual feelings of overwhelm.... Read more »