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Tag: mental health

Why I Don’t Have a Therapist…For Now
accessibility, mental health

Why I Don’t Have a Therapist…For Now

Don’t get me wrong. Therapists are a vital resource, and everyone should have affordable, easy access. From talk therapy to … Continue reading Why I Don’t Have a Therapist…For Now

The First Steps of Exposure Therapy
Healing, mental health, Psychology

The First Steps of Exposure Therapy

The men who attacked me were trying to make me small. They wanted to keep me quiet. I was a … Continue reading The First Steps of Exposure Therapy

Four Reasons to Take a Pandemic Vacation
Creativity, Lifestyle, mental health

Four Reasons to Take a Pandemic Vacation

So here’s the thing. I need a vacation. You probably do, too. But we all know there’s no such thing … Continue reading Four Reasons to Take a Pandemic Vacation

My Thoughts Are Mostly Nonsense
Healing, mental health, Psychology

My Thoughts Are Mostly Nonsense

This year a study found that we have around 6,000 thoughts each day. That’s a whole lot of self-talk. Most … Continue reading My Thoughts Are Mostly Nonsense

What Are You So Afraid of?
Memoir, mental health, Psychology

What Are You So Afraid of?

If I’m being honest? Well, everything. Let’s start with coconuts. If you’ve never spared a thought for what can fall … Continue reading What Are You So Afraid of?

The Trauma of Being Here
justice, mental health, politics

The Trauma of Being Here

How can a white person with chronic illness support Black Lives Matter? When others are suffering, how can you support … Continue reading The Trauma of Being Here

Nine Ways to Cope When You’re Stuck Inside
Health, Lifestyle

Nine Ways to Cope When You’re Stuck Inside

I’ve been at this for four years and counting. In early 2016, a medical provider ordered me to stop all … Continue reading Nine Ways to Cope When You’re Stuck Inside

Candice Carty-Williams Wows with QUEENIE
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Candice Carty-Williams Wows with QUEENIE

A brilliant interrogation of the “chick lit” genre, Queenie starts off slow, with the usual plot points: career woman struggles with career … Continue reading Candice Carty-Williams Wows with QUEENIE

Why I’m Loving the Enneagram
Psychology, Relationships

Why I’m Loving the Enneagram

Personality psychology, several of my college professors asserted, is the least scientific branch of psychology. And I get it. There … Continue reading Why I’m Loving the Enneagram

Safety
Healing, Memoir

Safety

I knew safety was the first step towards healing after trauma. But I had thought that simply meant pushing my … Continue reading Safety

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