Why I No Longer Write Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Letters

Why I No Longer Write Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Letters

When I first heard about emotional support animals, I thought it was a fabulous idea. I’d seen research that said elderly people live longer and have a better quality of life when they have a pet. Being a pet owner myself, I know the love and joy that a pet can...
What Are “Adverse Religious Experiences?”

What Are “Adverse Religious Experiences?”

For most of us, spirituality is a strength. It is what gets us through hard times. Spirituality bonds us to a community and creates traditions. However anything, including things that are typically positive, can be made into something traumatic when there is misuse or...
Why You Probably Don’t Have ADD/ADHD

Why You Probably Don’t Have ADD/ADHD

Think you have ADHD/ADD? You’re not alone. In this article, I will shine a light on why you probably don’t have ADD/ADHD and let you know what might be going on instead. Picture this: hidden trauma refers to deep emotional wounds that may not be...
Are There “Nice Narcissists?”

Are There “Nice Narcissists?”

What’s a Narcissist? Does a nice narcissist exist? If you’ve read enough of my articles or listened to my podcast, you know that I am a stickler for definitions. Narcissism has become a generic term for any type of abusive relationship, so let me start...
Healing the Shame of Abuse

Healing the Shame of Abuse

When it comes to healing the shame of abuse, the biggest hurdle is breaking through the idea that the abuse is somehow our fault. The experiencer seems to feel that they should have, and could have, prevented it. If they hadn’t done this, or had done that, it...