The Hidden Bruises We Carry You can spot a physical scar. But what about the emotional ones? Let’s say your friend forgets to text back. Do you shrug it off, or spiral into an invisible storm of self-blame and fear? Childhood trauma isn’t just about the big, dramatic stuff (abuse, neglect, war). It’s often about […]
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Because not every emotional explosion is your emergency. Ever feel like you’re cast in a soap opera you didn’t audition for? You’re minding your business—maybe just asking a simple question or setting a minor boundary—and suddenly? Someone’s acting like you just ruined their birthday, betrayed their trust, and set fire to their favorite throw pillow.
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We’ve all been there, offering a helping hand to a friend or loved one, only to wonder later if we truly helped or inadvertently made things worse. Imagine this: Your friend, Alex, calls you in a panic. They’ve missed a work deadline again because they were overwhelmed. You drop everything to help them finish their
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Ever felt like you’re playing chess with someone who insists it’s checkers—but only when it suits them? (Spoiler: They’re cheating at both.) We’ve all dealt with that one person who seems to have a PhD in emotional manipulation, turning every conversation into a battlefield where logic is optional.
Here’s the twist: Their tactics aren’t as clever as they think. In fact, there’s a manual for spotting and defusing these antics. (No, really—consider this your guide.)
“If you want a healthy, happy, long-term relationship, you’ll need to prioritize building and maintaining trust,” So click here to know some ways of building trust in your relationship: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a30109879/trust-in-relationship/
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Along with what you’re going through individually, the world is going through collective grief: Amid the coronavirus pandemic, economic insecurity, and racial and political unrest, so many people are struggling to find hope. It’s hard to fathom the 562,000 lives (and counting) that we’ve lost in America alone from the pandemic. Hundreds of thousands of people
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About Samantha Samantha Binstock (Lubin) is a dedicated educator and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Texas, supervised by Sharon Bien, LPC-S, with a deep passion for helping others. Born and raised in the Braeswood area of Houston, Texas, her commitment to wellness and education is a defining characteristic of both her life and career. Samantha
