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Sometimes people come into our lives for only brief moments and leave footprints across our hearts like fleeting rays from the sun. This post is dedicated to a beautiful person whose departure from this world came too soon. A poignant truth we all must embrace is that every one of us is flawed. It’s so …
There’s an ache in revisiting a place that once held your very identity. New York City, that concrete jungle once pulsating with the rhythm of my being, now feels like a stranger simply wearing familiar landmarks. Buildings have overtaken where the parks used to be, where kids used to play. The city’s buzz replaced by …
Intergenerational trauma is when trauma is passed down from one generation to the next. An example of this could be generational drug or alcohol addiction. It’s a heavy burden that many carry, often unknowingly. Breaking this cycle can feel daunting, but it’s a crucial step for the health and well-being of future generations. So here …
The healing journey fucking sucks! I’m saying that with my whole chest. And I’m saying that while still making the choice to continue on this journey. It’s a declaration I make, not with resignation, but with a fierce determination to persist. My life, a series of experiences woven together by the imagination only Creator could …
I reached out to my uncle on what would have been my grandmother’s birthday, the first the family faced without her since she passed away six months ago after a brief battle in the hospital. Then, in quick succession, the loss of two cousins shortly after. Prior to my grandmother, a series of losses of …
Postpartum psychosis (PP) is a rare but serious mental illness that can occur after childbirth. It is characterized by a sudden onset of severe mood swings, delusions, and hallucinations. Symptoms typically begin within the first two weeks after childbirth, but can occur up to a year later. The exact cause of PP is unknown, but …
Stress is a part of life, and there’s not much we can do to avoid some level of it, but too much stress can have devastating consequences on your physical and mental health. When you experience stress, your body goes through a series of changes, from increased heart rate to decreased immune system function. Some …
As partners, we all want to be there for each other in good times and bad. When our loved one is going through a tough time, it’s natural to want to provide support and encouragement to help them overcome their challenges. However, it’s also important to know when to draw the line and allow your …
Chronic pain is a condition that’s so much more common than most of us imagine. It affects millions of people worldwide. It’s defined as ongoing pain that lasts for more than three months and can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. Chronic pain often has a profound effect on a person’s relationships, including those …
Family dynamics can be challenging to identify at first, and then to change. So often, we get caught up in the way we’ve always seen things done. We end up repeating the patterns and often can’t see when they’re unhealthy. Yet, as we heal, we begin to identify negative patterns. When we choose to heal …
During a discussion with my mother this morning, we discussed how interesting it is that I’m usually the youngest person in a group. Often, I’m found spending time with elders. This has been the case since I was a little girl. I used to sit with the elders on my block and listen to their …
We all know the saying it takes a village to raise children, and while that used to be exactly how it was, times have changed quite tremendously. Parents are on hyper-alert because there are predators preying on their children and feel resistant to the interference of the community. On the other hand, the community isn’t …
She laughed and said I was detached. She spoke in general of my nature as a person. I disagreed. She wasn’t the only one that said that and felt like they had a good read of who I am. I realized they didn’t know me very well. Or at least not as well as they …
We spend time talking about toxic partners, but often don’t realize when we are the toxic partner. In this episode, we discuss 7 traits that may be making you the toxic partner. — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therelationshipcouch/support
We’ve all heard the phrase “hurt people, hurt people” when it comes to someone’s behavior. This is often used to justify someone’s abusive behavior. In this episode, we discuss how hurt people can cause wounds in others, and how we can take control of our healing, as well as rectify the wounds we cause others. …
You ever had that relationship where you both couldn’t separate from each other? It was a mix of passion and anger, but you felt this “pull” towards each other you just couldn’t shake? Let’s explore whether that’s love or trauma bonds. — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a …