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And so it continues, this new way of living with a virus that can kill its host. I was optimistic while, at the same time, scared shitless. Last week I heard that the quarantee would continue where I live for an additional five weeks. ...
She Lived–and Died–Defending Animals–and Her Beliefs
On Friday, June 19, the life of one human was added to the horrific toll of the nearly 55,000 pigs who met a gory end in Canadian slaughterhouses that day....
“Is My Parent Disturbed?” How Unhealthy Parents Behave
Can you remember the impact of your childhood? Can you remember how your father and mother (or guardian) treated you? For most adults they have a pretty healthy and positive view of their parents....
10 Ways to Deal with Distressing Thoughts
Lately, you’ve likely had an assortment of distressing thoughts that you can’t stop thinking. Maybe you’ve tried to come up with solutions for some of these worries,...
Erased! Removed From Your Own Family Tree
You always kinda’ expect it. But until your family publicly erases your existence from the family tree, well, you can’t quite anticipate how that will feel and all the subtle meanings and implications....
Simple Strategies for Handling COVID Togetherness Issues with Your Spouse
We are all trying to find our way in the disorienting, strange new reality of the pandemic. In addition to having lost our own familiar pattern of daily life, getting...
Today I Love The Morning Glory’s Fearsome Cousin
Today I love the Morning Glory’s fearsome cousin Bind Weed when it climbs up barren deciduous trees and shares its brilliant white trumpet flowers. I love that in the wild it grows with blooms the size of Morning Glories’...
How to Talk With Your Spouse About Emotional Neglect: Olive & Oscar Part 2
In a previous blog post, you met Oscar and Olive, a lovely couple who both have Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) who were featured in my book, Running On Empty No More: Transform Your Relationships With Your Partner,...
9 Ways We Waste Time
Why do we feel rushed all the time? There is so much to do and never enough time to do it. How can we get more time to do what needs to be done and still be able to relax?...
‘Blood Is Thicker Than Water’ Disrupting Your Peace?
It’s a common notion that blood is thicker than water. Family is family. You’re stuck with them forever. But are you? A lot of people — though they’re perfectly bright...
E-Mail Style May Suggest Personality Traits
A new theory suggests that the way in which we communicate online, via email and social media, reveals much about our personality and character types. Psychologists from the Universities of...
Major Depressive Episodes Far More Common Than Once Thought
A new study finds that the number of adults in the United States who suffer from major depressive episodes at some point in their lives is far higher than previously...
Placebos Can Ease Stress – Even When People Know They’re Placebos
Placebo interventions have been shown to be a cost-effective way to manage a variety of disorders and symptoms. However, an important ethical issue prevents their widespread use: The common belief...
New Protocol Reduces Post-Op Opioid Use
While opioids effectively relieve pain, for some they lead to overuse and addiction. New research suggests planning that emphasizes a person’s surgical care before, during and after surgery can reduce...
