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I Went No Contact With My Dad 5 Years Ago, & Holidays Are Still The Hardest
For many people, the cliche holds up: The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. But for a lot of us, the opposite is true — and our struggle with this season is often rooted in a fractured relationship somewhere in our family tree. As a veteran social worker, I've seen it time and again. I've counseled people through grief, loss reunification, and estranged relationships.
Raising Teens As a Sober Parent
Growing up in an alcoholic family, I often heard from my mom that I was at high risk of becoming an alcoholic, although I never really knew what to do with that information or what it meant for me personally. I had my first drink at the age of 12, which resulted in a blackout. Though I was scared every time I drank from then on, that didn’t stop me. I would vow to myself every time, ‘This time will be different.’ But it wasn’t.
How Showtime's Yellowjackets Addresses Childhood Trauma's Impact On Adults
Spoiler alert! This article contains major spoilers for the first season of the TV show, Yellowjackets, available on Showtime. The first season of Showtime's buzzy hit Yellowjackets contains multitudes. There's violence. There's sex. There's drugs. There's a killer '90s soundtrack. There’s also cannibalism and maybe even malevolent supernatural forces at work. But at the core of the addictive series is a story of trauma and survival.
How Leaning Into Exercise Helped Me Quit Drinking
A fitness instructor, marathon runner, and mother shares how she swapped spirits for sweat and changed her life. By Kelley Kitley Updated April 21, 2020 It's been years since I've had a sip of alcohol. But I wasn’t always about that mocktail life. My first drink—and subsequent blackout—was at 12-years-old. I continued to drink throughout high school and college, resulting in some regrettable behavior.
Lupita Nyong'o Went Silent for 10 Days And Experienced a Major Benefit Immediately
Imagine losing your phone for 10 days. Now imagine losing your phone and losing the ability to speak or make any noise for that duration. Lupita Nyong’o did it, and, honestly, she makes it sound delightful. “Right after Black Panther came out, the day after the Oscars, I went on a 10-day silent retreat,” the actress recently told Marie Claire, adding that actually she viewed the experience as a present to herself — rather than a punishment. “It was a gift,” she explained. “I did it for my birthday.
Women I Admire Series
It's been suggested to me to surround myself with women who lift me up. To connect with women who have achieved goals I aspire to acomplish and talk to them. I want to know what makes them tick, how they balance all that life has to offer, and learn about their journey that has brought them to where they are today.
Mental health is as important as physical heath
Yesterday was the second anniversary of the death of Robin Williams. I take a moment of silence for his family today as they continue to grieve their devastating loss. Mental health issues are often under-reported or undiagnosed, but the good news is that it is treatable. It’s just as important as treating physical health issues such as diabetes or heart disease. For example, someone with diabetes, treatment includes exercise, potentially insulin, and a healthy diet to regulate blood sugar.
Why It's Important to Always Run With a Purpose
As a therapist and prior running coach, all too often I've heard people say, "I don't really enjoy running, I'm glad when it's over." That in and of itself makes it difficult to stay consistent. Who wants to work out when they aren't enjoying their stride? One way to make the experience more enjoyable is to focus on a specific goal, whether it's to lose weight, clear your head, accomplish a certain distance, or set a new personal record.
"Motherhood Made Me Feel Trapped." A Real Look at Postpartum Depression
As a mother of four children—and as a psychotherapist who specializes in treating women with postpartum depression—this disease hits close to home. I struggled with PPD with all four pregnancies. My struggles with anxiety and panic (mood disorders associated with PPD) began as early as when I was still pregnant and lasted until each child was about 6 months old. To be fair, my journey to motherhood was anything but simple. I once got pregnant while using an IUD birth control.
How Exercise Helped Me Quit Drinking for Good
It's been three years since I've had a sip of alcohol. But it wasn't always this way. My first drink—and subsequent blackout—was at 12 years old. I continued to drink throughout high school and college, resulting in some regrettable behavior—a ticket for public intoxication (resulting in a court date and community service) was just the icing on the cake. I'm known to be uninhibited without alcohol, so drinking intensified everything and made me unpredictable.
5 Ways to Build a Better Body Image for Your Daughter
Standing in front of the mirror at dance class at age 10, I wondered why my thighs touched. My knees looked fat. Opening the refrigerator door, I heard my dad's voice "A moment on your lips is a lifetime on your hips." I loved riding my pink huffy with the banana seat, but "riding a bike is lazy, you'll get secretary butt," he said. And at age 14, I developed an eating disorder. Restrict. Binge. Purge. Over exercise.
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