Are you guilty of unhealthy loyalty & obligation? If you’re in a relationship with an addict, you can probably are but you may not recognize it. Do you ever ask yourself these questions? . . . How did I end up in an addicted relationship? Why do I keep putting… [Read More]
Boundaries 101
Welcome to Boundaries 101! Boundaries are a popular and sometimes confusing topic of discussion surrounding relationships. What is a boundary? How do we set healthy boundaries? How do we communicate them? Let me help. What is a boundary? It is a limit we set for ourselves and others. It serves… [Read More]
What to Expect if Your Spouse Has Had an Affair
What should you expect when you find out your spouse or significant other has had an affair? Your life has been turned upside down. One minute life seems normal, everything seems okay. The next minute your life is shattered. Life as you know it is completely different. Will life ever… [Read More]
It’s All About Them: Living With An Addict
When living with an addict, it’s all about them. Conversations, resources, time and other moments in your shared life tend to revolve around the addicted person. Do you have a family member who tends to stir up other family members or a spouse or significant other who tends to pull… [Read More]
5 Key Recovery Tips After a Toxic Relationship
Want to know 5 key recovery tips after a toxic relationship? Whether you were with a textbook Narcissist or someone who was simply not a healthy fit for your life, a relationship that adds toxicity will leave behind residual pain. Here are some important things to keep in mind during… [Read More]
It’s Not Selfish, It’s Self-Care
If you’ve ever been on a flight they always tell you “put your mask on first before assisting others.” Why do they say this? Because you’re no good to anyone if you pass out because you were too busy helping everyone else first! If there is only one thing that… [Read More]
Are You Addicted To Your Smart Phone?
Are you addicted to your smart phone? How do we wrestle with the VERY real connection we have with our cellphones? For a weekend, I tried “breaking up” with my phone, after listening to a TED talk that basically explained how notifications on our phone are basically like slot machines… [Read More]
Are You Letting Your Emotions Control You?
Are you letting your emotions control you instead of the other way around? Maybe you get angry and lash out with insults and criticisms you regret later. Or, maybe you feel like everything is spiraling out of control and are instantly in the midst of a highly anxious and panicked… [Read More]
What’s Your Netflix Binge Trying To Tell You?
Have you ever wondered what your Netflix binge might be trying to tell you? Maybe you have caught yourself binging a TV show and noticed the crumb-covered blanket crater you’ve created on your couch. Or maybe you have told yourself before turning on the TV, “I’ll just watch one… [Read More]
7 Signs You’re In A Relationship With A Narcissist
If you are in a relationship with a narcissist, it is like being on a roller coaster. The highs can be high but the lows can be very low. The up and down nature of the relationship and other factors often lead a partner to do anything and change anything… [Read More]
