Become Your Best Self
Become Your Best Self
Our self-worth is our own unique perspective and definition. We may put a lot of emphasis on our physical appearance. We may interpret other people’s reactions and comments as a sign of how we’re perceived. We may worry about what other people think of us. No matter how we look at it, our self-worth …
As a parent, no one is in a better position than you to prevent your child from being abused or traumatized. You can become more aware of child abuse and practice healthy parenting. That’s something you should do to be the best parent you can be for yourself and your children. That should need no …
Child abuse is a serious issue that can have long-term effects on children. Child sexual abuse is a problem that affects children of all races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. The best way to prevent child sexual abuse is to be proactive and educate yourself and your children about body safety. It is also important …
What are Emotional Triggers? Emotional triggers are those things that provoke flashbacks to traumatic events in a person’s life. When a child experiences a traumatic event, it leaves a mark on her that follows her into adulthood. Even if that person gets counseling or therapy, she can revisit the trauma through an emotional trigger. …
When you hear the phrase “black sheep of the family,” what thoughts come to mind? Likely, you have a negative response since the idea of being the black sheep in a family has long been associated with the outcast or misfit. Some members of your family may try to paint you as a rebel who …
Dysfunctional television families are popular shows on television. They provide entertainment and drama. While some families are more dysfunctional than others, all of them have issues. Some are lazy, others are spiteful, and still others are just plain ignorant. But one thing these television families have in common is that they are entertaining for many reasons. …
How much do you know about the people who have scars on their bodies because of childhood trauma? Do you think they, just like you and everyone else on the planet, have a story to tell? Well, that is often the case, but there are also those who go a step further and have …
Emotional abuse of men is a real and serious problem, but it is not often talked about. Unfortunately, it is often hard to recognize because it rarely looks the way we expect it to. This is in part because we often disguise emotional abuse of men as “normal” interaction or communication. In this article, …
ACEs is a silent epidemic that affects families and communities. It is damaging to the health of our nation, and it is time we come together to bring awareness to its effects. Childhood trauma affects one in three kids in America. And that’s just one generation. As kids grow up with adverse childhood experiences …
A narcissistic mother is a mother with narcissistic disorder. Her self-centered behavior is so extreme that it crosses the border of normalcy and becomes a personality disorder. Narcissistic mothers are a special kind of toxic family member because they seem normal on the outside. They look like loving mothers, but they don’t act like …
