We all make mistakes, but sometimes those mistakes repeat in ways that quietly chip away at our health, relationships, or goals. These patterns are often called self-destructive behavior—choices or habits that work against our best interests. What makes this cycle so...
Relationships are powerful. At their best, they bring comfort, joy, and growth. But sometimes, they can also trap us in painful cycles we don’t fully understand. One of the most confusing patterns is called trauma bonding. People caught in these relationships often...
The papers are signed—or maybe they’re still sitting on the kitchen table, half-filled. The house feels quieter, but your mind is loud. Friends tell you you’ll be okay, and you know they’re right… eventually. Yet right now, coping with separation might feel like...
You’ve been running on fumes for weeks—maybe months. Coffee feels like a lifeline, evenings blur into chores, and weekends vanish before you’ve exhaled. You keep promising yourself you’ll slow down once the project finishes, once the kids’ schedules ease up, once the...
Life isn’t exactly slowing down. From relentless notifications to pressure at work, parenting demands, global headlines, and that never-ending to-do list—you’re not imagining it: modern life is a lot. If you’ve been feeling on edge, exhausted, or like your brain just...
Maybe you saw it coming. Maybe you didn’t.Maybe the decision wasn’t yours. Or maybe it was—but it still hurts.Either way, job loss can feel like the ground beneath you has suddenly disappeared. Dealing with job loss isn’t just about updating your résumé or finding...
