Have you noticed how almost every streaming show is filled with cursing? And it’s not just a little. One show I watched used the f-word  29 times in 30 minutes. It felt assaultive. Frankly, it made me cringe. And I wondered if the writers could not have come up with better dialogue! A few people…

“You are nothing but a loser.” “Why would anyone want to be with you?” “You are worthless and lucky you have me.” These are emotionally abusive words. No one deserves to be treated this way, yet it is fairly common. And when you are in the middle of emotional abuse, you don’t always see it.…

Hope has always been a foundation of the Christian faith and science has finally caught on to the importance of hope. Hope plays a significant role in our health and mental health. It is associated with a lower risk of cancer, fewer sleep problems, higher psychological well-being, and social adjustment. Because of the importance of…

During the MeToo movement, several celebrities disclosed their personal battles with codependency. However, codependency is not just a celebrity problem. It can characterize many relationships. While not a mental health disorder, codependency is dysfunctional and unhealthy — something we need to eliminate in our relationships. Healthy relationships are built on interdependency, a mutual responsibility to…

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