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Dear Inner Child: Boundaries Aren’t Mean. They’re a Homecoming
If you grew up in a toxic family, chances are you were taught that boundaries are cold, selfish, or even cruel. Maybe you were told to “be nice”…
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Mindfulness for People Who Can’t Sit Still (And Don’t Want to Pretend They Can)
Let’s be honest: sitting cross-legged in total silence, “emptying your mind,” and trying not to scratch your nose is not everyone’s idea of peace. Especially if your brain…
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Healing Isn’t Linear, But Your Therapist’s Schedule Is: Navigating Setbacks Between Sessions
Let’s just say it: nothing humbles you quite like having a mental health relapse on a Wednesday, when your therapist is booked until next Tuesday and the only…
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How to Show Up for a Friend With Depression (When You’re Struggling Too)
Let’s be real: sometimes the only thing more exhausting than having depression is trying to support someone else who has it. Your own brain feels like it’s buffering…
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When Family Is the Trigger: How to Set Boundaries Without Setting Yourself on Fire
When Family Is the Trigger: How to Set Boundaries Without Setting Yourself on Fire Let’s be honest. The phrase “family is everything” sounds great on a coffee mug.…
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Creating a Safe Space: How to Open Conversations About Mental Health with Your Partner
Let’s talk about something that’s long overdue: mental health in relationships. Sure, we talk about our favorite TV shows, our mutual love for pizza, and the occasional debate…
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The Power of Therapy: Why More People Are Talking About Mental Health
Let’s face it, therapy used to have a bad rap. A place where you went when you had “issues” or, heaven forbid, when people started whispering about you…
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National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day: Why It Matters
May 7th is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, and it’s a day that deserves more than just a quick acknowledgment. Our kids are growing up in a…
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Maternal Mental Health Awareness: Understanding Postpartum Depression
When you’re a new mom, the world expects you to bask in the glow of motherhood, to be overjoyed and full of energy. But for many women, the…
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Why We Need More Mental Health Conversations in Southern Culture
Let’s Have a Little Chat, Y’all—About Mental Health Down here in the South, we’ll ask how your mama’s doing before we ask how you’re doing—and we sure as…
