Mountain View, CA

Traditional definitions of childhood trauma often miss nuanced relational dynamics that can lead to trauma. The definition of relational trauma can encompass trauma from power-imbalanced, dysfunctional relationships. Vignettes depicting examples of relational trauma can show how subtle and indirect actions cause trauma. In my last post, I shared six reasons...

Relational Trauma: Is This You?

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

Grief is unpredictable and complex, and feelings of grief can be triggered in unexpected ways. Grieving is not about finding closure but about learning to live with the change. Connecting with others and participating in activities that provide solace are key to processing grief. As members of Gen X, we...

The Problem With Grief

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Snopes

A social media user claimed Lopez looked "very different."

Fact Check: Real Photos Show Jennifer Lopez 'Without Makeup'?

Many men value their individuality as a sign of strength while it's actually a sign of emotional neglect. Having their emotions discouraged as children teaches men to hide and devalue feelings in general. Most emotionally neglected men are stand-up guys, but they lack the ability to properly connect emotionally. If...

5 Things You Should Know About Emotionally Neglected Men

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

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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

Raleigh, NC

Town Talks

Where you live, work, and spend your time greatly impacts your happiness. According to a new study by SmartAsset, Raleigh, North Carolina, ranks 7th among the happiest cities in the U.S.

Why This North Carolina City Is Among the Happiest Places to Live in the U.S

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Alamo, TN

Law & Crime

A woman known for co-starring on TLC's reality TV show "1,000-Lb. Sisters" found herself under arrest on Labor Day after a bizarre camel bite incident.
The post Safari park camel bite and ‘suspicious odors’ from car lead to ‘1,000-Lb. Sisters’ star’s child endangerment arrest at zoo first appeared on Law & Crime.

Safari park camel bite and 'suspicious odors' from car lead to '1,000-Lb. Sisters' star's child endangerment arrest at zoo

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

Vaccinations prevent severe disease, disability, and death. Certain vaccines also seem to have brain benefits. Those who receive the flu and shingles vaccination have a significantly lower incidence of cognitive decline. Have you gotten the shingles vaccination? What about the flu vax? If so, I have good news and more...

The Surprising "Side-Effect" of Some Vaccinations

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Alameda Post

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

Trust, honesty, respect, communication, effort, and collaboration are the foundation of healthy relationships. Secure, stable, and trusting early relationships instill confidence in future connections. In a healthy relationship, both partners should feel free to be authentic. In the complexity of human relationships, distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy connections can significantly...

The Foundation of Healthy Relationships

Death anxiety is associated with a variety of mental health disorders. People with physical diseases and disorders can also suffer from extreme death anxiety. At the same time, fear of death can motivate you to achieve your life's goals. Debilitating death anxiety can be treated with therapy and medication. One...

Do You Suffer From Death Anxiety?

Winder, GA

ABC News

When a gunman opened fire outside Stephanie Reyna's classroom, killing math teacher and football coach Richard Aspinwall, she said her classmates jumped into action.

Teacher fatally shot near his classroom doorway: 'He was trying to crawl back to us'

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

The road to healing is often long, difficult, and humbling. Because of this, it can be hard to see how much progress you’ve truly made. As such, here are 11 signs that show you’re healing so much more than you give yourself credit for. You still get triggered....

11 Signs You’re Healing So Much More Than You Realize

People worldwide are experiencing mental health problems due to the climate-ecosystem-biodiversity crisis. Many people try hard to return to previous conditions after climate impacts but will ultimately fail. We must help everyone learn how to engage in the transformational resilience cycle. Last month, I gave a talk to Connecting Climate...

In the Face of Climate Change, Resilience Alone Is Not Enough

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

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Trauma's Enduring Hold on the Brain

Each year around this time, I write about my father’s death by suicide. I’ve been writing on this topic for 15 years, through my early 30s...

Trauma's Enduring Hold on the Brain

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