Many people with mental illness struggle to keep it a secret from the world. Living behind a false facade is difficult, and it holds others at a distance. Coming out from behind a mask can be scary, but it’s the best way to find true acceptance. Back when I...

Behind the Mask of Mental Illness

We’ve all been there—waking up in a cold sweat, with your heart pounding after a nightmare so vivid, that it’s hard to remember what’s real. Whether it’s frantically running from a faceless pursuer, falling from a great height, or being trapped in a room with no escape, these unsettling dreams can linger long after we’ve woken up.

2 Common Nightmares and Their Hidden Meanings

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

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Emily Standley Allard

There are many complex and nuanced reasons why people might get back together with an ex. Taking an ex-partner back is a big decision that's not to be taken lightly but sometimes the decision is in the stars. Some zodiac signs are even known for potentially getting back with their exes more than others. Let's see which 4 are the most likely and dive in why.

4 Zodiac Signs That Always Go Back to Their Exes

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

"Not since the American Civil War has there been so much concern that American democracy is under threat.”. In 2022 Black and Asian Americans were most hopeful and white Americans most worried. While hope may have a soothing quality, it's not passive but motivating. In an August 2024 article for...

Hope by the Numbers Is 44

Minimizing your feelings or your partner's actions is a lie that can wreak havoc on a relationship. The belief that you can change your partner is a dangerous lie that sets both of you up for disappointment. "We don’t need to talk about that" is one of the most destructive...

The 4 Biggest Lies That Destroy Love

Failure at school may be seen as reflecting laziness or lack of intelligence. This framework can lead to things like anxiety, overwhelm, and depression. We have to frame failure as a part of the process or as a prompt to look at what is or is not working. Nobody likes...

Have Children Lost the Ability to Fail Successfully?

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

"Toxic" is far from a clinical diagnosis, but it describes behaviors stemming from psychological issues. Toxic traits may be subtle and hard to identify. Trust your intuition. It’s okay to let go of unhealthy relationships. A toxic person is someone whose presence consistently breeds stress, conflict, insecurity, and emotional...

How to Identify the Subtle Traits of Toxic Relationships

To focus on the big picture, you need specific habits and procedures for doing so. Thinking in longer time frames will naturally make you think bigger and more holistically. Thinking big-picture can help us make smarter decisions and achieve meaningful accomplishments. There are numerous reasons you might find yourself consumed...

How to Stay Focused on the Big Picture

Children who do better at school have greater success in life. DNA can predict how well someone will do at school, as a new meta-analysis has shown. DNA-based predictions can be used to help children who struggle in school. Safeguarding is needed for DNA-based predictions to mitigate risks of genetic...

Using DNA to Predict Success in School

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

Having others think your romantic partner is attractive could be flattering to you or make you feel proud. The "radiating beauty" effect doesn't always apply; a partner's attractiveness can cause negative feelings. Several studies show that partner attention results in decreased desire and greater distancing. Everyone wants to be in...

Flirting With Danger: When Others Hit on Your Partner

Narcissists view partners not as people, but symbols of relational success. There are ways to evaluate the pursuit of true love or self-love. Narcissists reveal their true motives through how they define "quality time" with you. Are you dating someone who can’t pass a mirror without sneaking a peak at...

Does Your Narcissistic Partner View You as a Trophy?

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

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Susan Carnegie was a pioneering mental health reformer, but few people have heard of her. Carnegie founded Montrose Asylum, later known as Sunnyside Asylum, and emphasized kind, caring treatment. Montrose Asylum was the first public asylum in Scotland and one of the first in the world. You wouldn’t think to...

The Sunny Side of the Asylum

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This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder , which covers rural America, and Climate Central , a nonadvocacy science and news group. On the day he would become homeless, Wesley Bryant was awoken by his wife, Alexis.

Some Kentuckians, like many rural Americans, are too poor to qualify for federal flood protections

Criticism is damaging because it shifts focus from the issue at hand to the perceived flaws of one's partner. Persistent use of defensiveness only delays addressing problems within the relationship. Contempt conveys to your partner that you consider yourself superior and think very little of them. In 1992, renowned clinical...

The 4 Strongest Predictors of Divorce

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Psychosis and Reverse Culture Shock

In 2002, I returned to the United States following a trip to Nairobi, Kenya, where I initially lived in a slum area. I enjoyed my time...

Psychosis and Reverse Culture Shock

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