If you are someone who identifies as a woman, how have you been feeling lately? If your answer would include the word ‘angry’ then you are not alone. Many women are angry, fed up, resentful, tired, and burnt out by their individual lived experiences, as well as the...
Why Men’s Friendships with Other Men Matter
Humans are social creatures by nature. Most people, even those who identify as more introverted or shy, benefit from authentic and genuine social connections whether those connections come from family, romantic relationships, peers/co-workers, or meaningful...
What is Eldest Daughter Syndrome?
Do you struggle with boundaries, self-advocacy, and identity or were you the oldest daughter of the family who took on the emotional needs in the household and constantly put your own needs on the back-burner? Recently, many eldest daughters have been taking to social...
Kink and Trauma: The Psychology of Pleasure and Pain
Kink is a facet of human sexuality that is unfortunately very misunderstood, stigmatized, and pathologized. Though sex can be a taboo subject on its own, when you add the inclusion of kinks, fetishes, power exchange, and BDSM play, layers of complexity can mount. A...
A Gentle Message to Emotionally Immature Parents
The topic of emotionally immature parents is an important one that is densely layered with nuance, generational pain and trauma, and logical defense mechanisms. This article is for the parents whose children have called them emotionally immature, made the decision to...
Unpacking the Concept of a Work Wife/Work Husband
The concept of a work spouse is nothing new, but it recently has garnered new attention as people become more interested in questioning why someone might want a work wife/work husband and if a work spouse is “healthy” for a relationship. Like many preferences and...
Panic Attack vs Anxiety Attack: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to panic attacks vs anxiety attacks, the terms are often used interchangeably. While there are some similarities in symptoms, they are different experiences and it’s important to be able to distinguish what you’re experiencing as they often have...
What is a Chosen Family & How to Build Your Own
We can’t choose our families, nor do we have any control over the family structures and environments we’re born into. While it can be special to have a healthy and happy family bond, it’s unfortunately not always possible for everyone. When your biological family lets...
How to Make Friends as an Adult
When you were a child, it’s likely you naturally engaged in social situations whether it was at school, playing sports, going to summer camp, or playing with other kids in the neighborhood. You might remember walking right up to other kids and immediately bonding...