They make a comment that stings. You flinch or fall silent. They laugh and say, “Relax, I was just joking.”But it doesn’t feel like a joke. It feels like a dig — and you’re left wondering if you’re too sensitive, or if something deeper is happening. Humor can be a beautiful part of a relationship […]
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ou’re in the middle of a conversation — or maybe an argument — and suddenly, the other person shuts down. They stop responding. They avoid eye contact. They leave the room. They may act like you don’t exist at all. You’re left hanging in silence, confused, hurt, and doubting whether you’re overreacting. This is called
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Leaving home for college is an exciting milestone, but it can also bring new challenges and stressors that impact mental health. Preparing mentally and emotionally can help ease the transition and provide tools to handle the ups and downs. Here are some practical mental health tips for students preparing for college life away from home.
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Leaving an abusive relationship is often portrayed as a moment of strength — and it is. But what’s rarely talked about is the deep, complex grief that can follow. You finally got out. You know it wasn’t healthy. And yet… you miss them. You ache. You wonder what’s wrong with you for feeling this way.
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You look in the mirror and wonder: Who am I now? You used to laugh more, dream more, feel more grounded. But somewhere along the way — in trying to please, keep the peace, or hold it all together — you started disappearing. Losing yourself in a relationship, especially one marked by control, codependency, or
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In a perfect world, healing from a toxic or emotionally abusive relationship would begin with cutting all ties. But what if that’s not possible? What if you share children, a workplace, a community, or financial responsibilities? When no contact isn’t an option, the next best tool is emotional detachment — the practice of protecting your
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