Seeing a loved one suffering from stress, anxiety, grief or depression can be heartbreaking. It can be difficult to know what to do or how to react. You may wish to fix the situation or take on some of the […]
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Some couples who have an unhealthy marriage or an invisible divorce blame each other for their marital problems. Yet other couples avoid the problems entirely, choosing to believe there is nothing wrong despite the signs that their marriage is showing
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It is safe to say that parenting is one of the most difficult jobs someone can have in a lifetime. The demands exist around the clock, the appreciation comes years later and the stress of being a good parent can
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Low self-esteem is the inability to have confidence in your own skills, achievements or personal qualities. It is different from modesty or humility in that people who are modest recognize their talents but are careful not to brag about them.
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One of the most common questions asked when South Asians hear about an abusive situation is, “Why did the victim stay?” Especially in the case of domestic violence, people can show limited mercy and sympathy for the partner who was
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(This is part 2 of a 2-part series on guilt and shame. For part 1, click here.) Guilt and shame are two emotions that we feel from a very young age. Both emotions result in us feeling negatively and are
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