Narcissism. That word gets thrown around a good deal these days to describe someone who’s self-absorbed, highly confident, or abrasive. These may be annoying personality traits, but they aren’t the definition of narcissism. So what is a true narcissist? And what...
When you get divorced, people generally ask how you’re doing for a few weeks. If your father suddenly dies, the next month will be full of notes from people who knew him and loved him. If your oldest child has been diagnosed with autism, people who’ve...
This post was originally published in 2017 after I watched the first season of 13 Reasons Why, which has gone on to have three more seasons. I wish I could say kids and teenagers are less depressed today than then, but unfortunately that’s not the case. The...
The word forgive has several meanings. “To grant pardon… to absolve.. to give up all claim… to cease to feel resentment against…to cancel an indebtedness…”. Forgiveness becomes even more complex when you consider forgiving yourself....
Thoughts around what it means to be selfish, self-centered, or self-aware can be muddled and even feel contradictory. Do you believe if you ask for something you want, you’re being selfish? Or if you say no to a request, you’re being self-centered? Do you...
“Honey, did you Venmo the gardener?” “I meant to but forgot.” “Did you remember to call that new client?” “Yeah, but I didn’t get to it…” “Hey, did you get that paper done?” “Mom, stop...
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