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7 Vital Signs of Trauma Bonding You Should Know About

Trauma bonding refers to the situation when a person experiences an abusive relationship with an abusive person and feels close to them. People who have been emotionally or physically abused find it hard to deal with their feelings. It can be tough to understand when the attacker acts loving or kind after the abuse. Trauma …Read More.
Home / Blog: Time to destigmatize / Breaking Down the Impact of Sexual Withholding on Relationships

Breaking Down the Impact of Sexual Withholding on Relationships

Physical intimacy is vital to a healthy and fulfilling marriage, contributing to emotional connection, bonding, and overall satisfaction. However, when one partner engages in sexual withholding, it can significantly impact the relationship dynamics and lead to various repercussions. This article will explore the effects of sexual withholding on marriage and delve into potential consequences. What …Read More.
Home / Blog: Time to destigmatize / 22 Amazing qualities you must look for in an ideal life partner

22 Amazing qualities you must look for in an ideal life partner

It’s more complicated than it seems to find an ideal life partner. Contrary to earlier times, people today do not only search for “tall, dark, and handsome” or “bold and beautiful” mates. There are many additional qualities to look for in a mate outside their beauty. More than just similar feelings and interests are required …Read More.
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Conflicted Friendships

It is often said that life is a balance of holding on and letting go. This is especially true when it comes to friendships established during the formative years. Lifelong friendships blossom while others run their course and ultimately wilt. It can be difficult to discern between the two, which will endure or be cut …Read More.
Home / Blog: Time to destigmatize / I Wish My Parents Would….

I Wish My Parents Would….

The relationship between a parent and their teen is complicated to say the least. Parents are the roommates we don’t get to choose yet are paired up with for the first 18 years of our lives. Granted, we don’t have much to say for the first few years and they do all the work, cleaning, …Read More.
Home / Blog: Time to destigmatize / Does Your Mental Health Affect Your Parenting?

Does Your Mental Health Affect Your Parenting?

This particular subject is a bit touchy. While some experts say yes, others beg to differ. To a certain extent, yes, your mental health does affect your parenting. Will my child have a mental health condition as well? Mental health conditions are not contagious, but research shows that some mental health conditions may have a …Read More.
Home / Blog: Time to destigmatize / Adulting during this Season – What we really need to minimize burnout during the Holidays

Adulting during this Season – What we really need to minimize burnout during the Holidays

Simple Question without an AnswerCan someone tell me if there is a chapter in the “Ultimate Guide of Adult-ing” that outlines what we do during this Winter/Holiday Season? When does the excitement, chaos, anxiety, and endless check-off lists start for you? Anyone care to chime in? I’ve been searching for clues to help minimize the …Read More.
Home / Blog: Time to destigmatize / Depression is not a normal part of aging and should be taken seriously

Depression is not a normal part of aging and should be taken seriously

Depression is more than just a bout of sadness and it’s not a natural consequence of aging. However, treatment of elderly depression should be taken seriously because the impairing medical condition with accompanying changes to the brain can have a long-lasting effect on cognition and mortality.Published in: www.losaltosonline.com Written by Dr. Sonia Parikh, MD, Psychiatrist …Read More.