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Perseverance and Finding Hope
On an episode of the Feel Better Live More podcast, Dr. Chatterjee shared that sometimes getting comfortable can cause stress. He...
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Jul 2, 20254 min read


Understanding and Breaking Trauma Bonds
Earlier, I shared that I was grateful for a terrible incident while dating Brock because it helped me see the abuse for what it was....
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Jun 11, 20256 min read


Tuning Into Ourselves
Over the past few years, I’ve experienced two seasons where I didn’t recognize how stressful circumstances had become until I was anxious...
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Jun 4, 20253 min read


Blinded by Stress
Recently, the drain pan in my shower failed. After looking into repair options, I discovered the best solution was to rebuild the shower....
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May 28, 20254 min read


Getting Ghosted
Over the years, I’ve sporadically tried dating apps. If I get a match and a conversation starts, it’s often short-lived and feels like a...
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May 20, 20254 min read


Feeling Discouraged
Recently, I’ve been feeling tired and discouraged. It snuck up on me. First, a volunteer project required more time and energy than I...
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Apr 23, 20254 min read


Happy Birthday?
Birthdays can be complicated for many of us. First, we’re excited to grow older and celebrate fun milestones – turning 16 and getting our...
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Apr 2, 20254 min read


It’s Not Just My Story
When giving presentations, I mention I’m going to share part of my experience in an abusive dating relationship as a way to highlight...
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Mar 26, 20252 min read


Warning Sign: Getting Serious Quickly
I met Smith on a dating app. After messaging a few times, we met for a date. I enjoyed spending time with him and was excited when he...
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Mar 19, 20253 min read


Recognizing and Managing Stress
Last year, circumstances over a period of about six months were challenging and stressful, and I didn’t manage them well. Thinking back...
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Feb 26, 20254 min read
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