Our society has a history of toxic sexuality. Starting with the Puritans who saw sexuality as evil and needing to be 'cut off' shame and blame have been part of our relationship with our sexuality.
Learning to Love My Younger Self: Re-storying a Life
That compassion changed things for me. It felt like a re-write of my story. It felt like a shame lifter. It felt like I could forgive myself and even discover that no forgiveness was necessary. It was powerful.
A Quick Guide to Setting Boundaries with Your Family of Origin
When family members behave in ways that are abusive or unsafe, many of us respond with our childhood responses, fight, flight or freeze.
5 Mental Health Hazards to avoid for Allies/wanna-be’s Trying to Stay Woke
I now know that putting my head back in the sand will never be possible and that decisions about opting in or out of various struggles will always be complicated.
When the Stakes are High – Caring for Your Mental Health When Debating Things That Matter
If your safety, housing, employment, human rights or mental health is at risk based on the outcome of a debate then you are a significant stakeholder in the debate and caring for your mental health is paramount.
Climate Grief
A shared condition.
Do You Care Too Much?
When we assume that we are, or should be unaffected by the world around us and then shame ourselves for being affected by the world around us, we have become unwell, as humans.
How your Job can Damage your Mental Health (and what to do about it)
Is it safe to say when you are unhappy with something? Are you allowed to show weakness or not to know something? What kind of response will you get when asking for time off for a family emergency, for holidays, or for self care?
Healing Attachment Wounds – Telling the Story
Stories can heal. Stories can hurt. We get to make our own meaning out of our stories. Last June, a Netflix Comedy special went viral. "Nanette" by Hannah Gadsby started out as a classic stand up special with lots of jokes, and lots of self deprecation. Then the tone started to shift. It began to … Continue reading Healing Attachment Wounds – Telling the Story
The 4 Adult Attachment Styles
Understanding the basic styles of attachment is the first step to healing any attachment wounds you may have.
