From a very young age, society teaches men to avoid looking weak. It is said that by the time a young boy of five or six years old reaches the playground, he will probably experience some sort of shaming if he cries or asks for help. Signs of “weakness” are crying, complaining, expressing fears, or […]
So, you’ve started your journey to change your life. You have been working hard at identifying what needs to happen, and even grabbed a coach to help you find the right path. You have a few people in your corner who are truly cheering you on, and life is now exciting and lovely adventure. It […]
Since the time we were born, we have craved connection. Originally we need to literally survive, because if we are not connected to the mother we may not be fed or cared for. That bond is what also affects the HGH or human growth hormone, so we also need the loving attention to grow and […]
It’s the month all about love, and although in recent years this has been changing, we often assume that romantic love is a great thing to be embraced, lived, and glorified. However, what may look like love on the surface can turn out to be anything but. Below are some of the most common scenarios […]
Years of relationship and family counseling and coaching has shown this to me over and over again. Outside of actual abuse, I really don’t think there’s a more toxic element in any relationship, and as I’ve been podcasting this month about healthy boundaries, I thought it was important to talk about what the LACK of […]
