You know that saying…
When a tree falls in a lonely forest, and no animal is nearby to hear it, does it make a sound?
Makes you think right?…
…One of my favorite trauma teachers once said that, contrary to what many of us believe, most trauma doesn't come from wars or natural disasters, it happens at home and in secret.
Read MoreI can’t tell you how many times I’ve googled the question “how long does it take to heal a broken heart?”, so I know the pain and anguish you’re going through right now.
It sucks, period.
Read MoreAnd then it happens…“can we still be friends?”. Like a big f*cking punch to your face, those five little words pierce your soul in a way you couldn’t imagine and you’re so in shock no logical answers come to mind.
The person that just broke your heart asks you if you can still be friends. All of a sudden, you’re dumped and you’ve been relegated to the friend zone in a matter of seconds.
Read MoreDealing with a coward is more like dealing with a child that has a driver's license and a credit card. They exhibit all of the hallmarks of being an adult but none of the actual attributes that come along with age; like maturity, respect, decency, or integrity. Cowards are fundamentally and emotionally bankrupt because they lack the basic level requirement for a healthy relationship, honesty.
Read MoreBreakups suck, they hurt and leave us feeling rejected and alone. It can be very seductive to entertain giving someone a second chance and getting right back into a relationship that has already proven not to work. I know the feeling, I’ve been there many times.
Read MoreBetrayal is the ultimate hurt. Not only is it a violation of your trust, but it is also a violation of your basic human right to be treated with regard and dignity. Being betrayed can leave you feeling stuck and can have devastating after-effects that impact your life as a whole.
Read MoreAnyone who can knowingly disregard another person and their feelings without a second thought, is either fundamentally flawed in their view of the world and others or, they are mentally and emotionally incapable of participating in a healthy, mature and reciprocal relationship.
Read MoreWhen something ends...we get to decide whether we want something more beautiful to take its place or to let the anger and disappointment of its goodbye shrink us into someone small and bitter.
Read MoreOne of the most painful yet powerful aspects of self-awareness is knowing when to walk away from a relationship that is no longer serving your highest good.
Read MoreWith Valentine’s Day around the corner, it can make heartbreak an overwhelming marathon of painful memories sprinkled in with feelings of inadequacy and failure. Ugh!
Read MoreRelationships can be an amazing source of love and support. Though all too often there are those that totally blindside you. One minute you feel completely happy and in control. The next minute, you’re miserable and feel helpless to leave. You can’t exactly pinpoint the moment it became hurtful, but it’s been that way for a while, and now you can hardly recognize your life or yourself anymore.
Read MoreIt’s the painful irony of life that when you finally realize something isn’t good for you, it’s at the end when it’s nearly destroyed you and taken everything you have.
Read MoreHave you ever felt so lost in love you couldn’t think of anything else? I’m talking about the kind of “lost” where all you think about is another person. What they’re doing? When you’ll see them again? Do they love me? Do they really love me?
Read MoreThere are times in life when someone treats you so badly that thoughts of them suffering are frequent and inescapable. You know you’re a good person but an image of your ex drowning in tears somehow puts your shattered heart at ease. Then suddenly you’re gripped with the thought, “am I as shitty of a person as they are?”
Read MoreIf you’ve ever googled, “can I die from a broken heart”, you’re not alone. Would it surprise you to know this phrase has been googled millions of times? In fact, there are 1.52 million articles on it. That’s a lot of hurting hearts, don’t you think?
Read MoreIt’s a beautiful word with so much meaning. It’s the permission we give others to do something but most importantly, the permission we give ourselves. Though sadly, we often live in the “no”.
No thank you, I’m busy. No thank you, I’m too tired. No thank you, I’m sick.
Read MoreThe mind, being the superpower that it is, has the ability to visit the past, present, and future and back again. We can use that power to begin a path of healing that not only helps us to finally relax into where we are but, design a life that’s even better than before.
Read MorePicture this. Life has just kicked you straight in the chest. It’s taken all the wind out of you and you’re struggling to catch your breath. Enter your well-meaning friend or even worse, an acquaintance, with the answer you’ve been waiting for, let it go!
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