We’re surrounded by rape culture. It’s what shames women and men into hiding the invasive, soul-crushing horrors that befall them behind closed doors. The patriarchy…
There are few things that raise the heart to the throat quicker than being confronted with your loved one’s private suffering. Those hidden bottles you…
Strange that after all these years, the scent of your first love’s perfume STILL raises the hair on the back of your neck. Or maybe…
We’ve all heard the ignorant line dripping with condescension, “Oooh, poor baby, was that a trigger for you? Grow up and deal with it! The…
Addiction and Homelessness Some homeless people are addicts and some addicts are homeless. But, what exactly is the link between the two? Do all homeless people become…
Chagrin is understandable when a mom discovers her young adult son has, once again, stolen money from her wallet. Or he didn’t show up to…
How can you say no to an amazingly cute and fluffy pet? Trick question: you can’t. Pets are known to make a significant impact on your…
1. We are Enablers It’s hard to grasp, I know. We love our children so much and would do anything for them. But, that’s the…
“Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.” —Hermann Hesse As the author of cerebral works like Der…
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