Columbus, OH

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Vulnerable and honest exchanges lead to understanding each other's perspectives and healing emotional wounds. Encouraging a legacy of understanding and empathy will permeate all family dynamics. Healing wounds helps bring an individual a sense of peace as well as improved relationships. The following are examples from my parent coaching practice....

3 Compelling Reasons to Make Amends With Your Adult Child

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Vision Pet Care

Ah, cats. Those mysterious, aloof beings that grace our homes with their presence. We feed them, clean their litter, and sometimes, if we’re lucky, they let us pet them. But how do we know if our feline friends actually adore us?

Hidden Signs Your Cat Adores You

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Symptoms of BPD can profoundly affect someone's parenting ability. Children raised by parents suffering from symptoms of BPD may be exposed to a unique form of trauma. Healing from this trauma is often complicated by the parent's tendency to blame the child for what went wrong. Parents and other relatives...

Adult Children of a Parent with BPD

North Carolina State

Apex, NC

Town Talks

Apex, NC Ranks High on "Most Livable Small Cities" List. The Raleigh suburb of Apex has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the United States, ranking No. 7 on SmartAsset's nationwide list published on July 11.

North Carolina town ranks as one of nation’s best small cities to call home. Why it’s special

Cloaking occurs when someone has ghosted you and then proceeds to block you on all communications channels. Ghosters may cloak themselves to avoid seeing, hearing, or dealing with any comments or questions from you. Cloaking can help them avoid guilt, hassle, and further detection and make you look like the...

'Cloaking' Takes Ghosting to a Whole New Level

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

The health of more than 15 million adolescents is being ignored by school districts across the country. Lifestyle needs to be viewed as an intelligence alongside IQ and EQ. The health of children should be a community's top priority. We’re all used to hearing the saying, "Timing is everything." It...

Why Teens Should Start School at 9 a.m.—or Later

Hamilton Township, NJ

NewsByJoshua

Rainbow Shops, a popular clothier known for its youth clothing, is preparing to shut down its location at the Hamilton Mall in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. The store is currently offering a hefty 40% discount on all items as part of its liquidation sale.

Popular Clothing Store Offers Offers Deep Discounts, Closing 950 Locations in Struggling Mall

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Many relationships reach a tipping point after years of built up resentments and unsolved problems. Like physical death, the death of a relationship moves through several stages. The key to prevention is regularly taking stock of the relationship and tackling problems as they arise. Many couples who show up for...

7 Stages in the Death of a Relationship

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Hoarding disorder (HD) has been considered a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). David F. Tolin, Ph.D., and colleagues have examined the organic basis of the categorization in several ways. Research has led to a recategorization of hoarding disorder in the DSM-5. Hoarding disorder (HD) has been considered a type of...

Decoding Hoarding: A New Frontier

Patients prescribed benzos become addicted and, if their doctor retires, may not find anyone new to take over. When a patient goes without medication, a severely traumatizing withdrawal syndrome may ensue. Systemic issues make it burdensome to prescribe benzos, and patients may be suspected of drug seeking. Late last week,...

Acute Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: A Public Health Crisis

Identifying the origins of our inner critic allows us to challenge negative thoughts. Introjection is often the source of negative self-talk. When understood, the voice often quiets. A simple CBT tool can help you dispute internal "fake news." Sarah, a very successful startup co-founder, was burned out. When she came...

How to Challenge Your Inner Critic—and Win

The "777 rule" has been touted as a way to strengthen your relationship with your significant other. It encourages you to spend quality time with your significant other on a consistent schedule. Quality time together helps you connect more intellectually and emotionally and adjust things where needed. You may have...

Can the ‘777 Rule’ Improve Your Relationship?

Most of us will face imposter syndrome at some point in our lives. Remembering that our abilities do not necessarily wane with age is crucial. Most of us will face imposter syndrome at some point in our lives. This psychological phenomenon, in which individuals doubt their accomplishments and fear being exposed as frauds, can persist despite clear evidence of competence. People who experience imposter syndrome often attribute their success to external factors such as luck rather than recognize their own abilities and efforts.

Can You Have Imposter Syndrome about Age?

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

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Cooling Down Summer Depression: 5 Tips for Managing SAD

People can experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in spring, summer, fall, or winter. Summer depression can manifest as trouble sleeping, appetite changes, restlessness, anxiety, and aggression....

Cooling Down Summer Depression: 5 Tips for Managing SAD

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