This post contains an Amazon affiliate link. A hypothetical story about two fictional characters to help illustrate the dangers of codependent relationships. Characters: Minnie – The Codependent Alicia – Minnie’s girlfriend Minnie and Alicia have been in a monogamous relationship for 3 years. They met at a nightclub and instantly hit it off. Alicia […]
What Do We Miss When We Stop Listening?
Lately, I’ve been hooked on a new series on Netflix called “13 Reasons Why.” The story is told from the point of view of a teenage girl who dies by suicide. 13 Reasons Why features flashbacks from her past year in high school and all the hardships she faced prior to her death. This show […]
Passive Aggressive Behaviors & Relationships: Part 2
In Part 1 of this series on passive aggression, my guest contributor, Glenna Anderson, breaks down these behaviors and some of the root causes. Glenna, a licensed clinical social worker, has experience in working with children and families in a therapeutic setting. She understands the barriers this behavior places on communication and building trusting relationships. […]
Passive Aggressive Behaviors & Relationships: Part 1
Has anyone ever called you “passive aggressive?” Do you deal with passive aggressive behaviors at work or home? Last year I enlisted the help of my friend and licensed clinical social worker, Glenna Anderson, to help break down myths of couples counseling. This year she is back to explain these pesky behavior traits. This post […]
5 Elements Of A Healthy Relationship
As a therapist for survivors of domestic violence, I think this issue deserves “awareness” for more than one month. Nevertheless, I wanted to share some information in today’s post about what HEALTHY relationships look like. When I’m working with a survivor it’s not always appropriate to rehash the unhealthy relationship traits they have seen. In […]
Take Me With You- Travel Chronicles
I’m sitting and writing this post with my travel memories as fresh as this itchy sunburn. My husband and I just returned from a weeklong trip to Cancun/Riviera Maya! You see, travel is our self-care. Travel is our bonding time. Travel is how we reward ourselves for everything…..for being alive, for being thankful for […]
