I would wager that most of us have been at the receiving end of having our feelings invalidated at some point in life. While an unfortunate occurrence, it is a relatively common one, and as unpleasant as it is, it is often done without the perpetrator even realizing what they have just engaged with. The … More The danger of invalidating oter people’s feelings
A little while ago, I wrote a post about Niacin. The purpose of the post in question was to discuss how Niacin can be beneficial to individuals who suffer from poor circulation; I do, thanks to my mom’s genetics, and she recommended I try some to see if it makes a difference for me, as … More What the heck is a Niacin flush?
If reactivity is something you struggle with, you, my friend, are in the right place. I, too, am a highly reactive person, and while it something I have been working at to improve and alleviate, progress takes time, and there is always room for improvement in my own case. I don’t know the reason I … More Retreat, then react
A couple of days ago, my sister and I were going through our camera rolls on our phones, scrolling through some old pictures and reminiscing. I came across a photo I had of our cat, Milo, who we sadly lost a couple of years ago. He was an absolute sweetheart and went missing one day, … More Recognizing different types of grief
I wrote a post a couple of days ago discussing a newly released television series titled Beef. When I was researching the show to determine the names of the actors and actresses that portray the show’s characters, I skimmed through some reviews, and one caught my attention as a result of its wording. As I … More Why have we become so reactive?
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