When I think of codependency my brain conjures up all kinds of ideas of what that could mean. Is a codependent person someone who depends on others for their survival? Is it someone who has an addiction. The answer to both questions would be yes, in a roundabout way. But it is so much more … Read more Codependency, an Unhealthy Way of Life
Many times I have tried putting my past behind me and many times I’ve failed. No matter what I do, something triggers those ugly, painful memories and I’m right back where I started. I have been to many counselors, all for different reasons. My current counselor however, is the only one who has made me … Read more Putting the Past in the Past
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How do you start a website when you’re technologically challenged? One of the parts that I’ve discovered I like most about my job as a Buyer is writing. I’ve found that I love doing the research required as well as the writing so I decided that I would start my own website. The problem is … Read more Starting Your Own Website
This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Most people have felt empathy at some point in their lives but there is a difference between being empathetic and being an empath. The feeling of empathy is triggered from an external source such as … Read more What is an Empath?
Every since I was a young girl I’ve had a very low self-esteem. There are a number of reasons for this. I was always overweight so of course I was teased about that. I wasn’t athletic or coordinated so I was always chosen last for team sports at school. The biggest hurdle I had to … Read more Effects of Negative Words
Nowadays it seems like more and more people are finding themselves stressed out. Whether it’s because of the covid-19 pandemic, or something else is going on in your life, the stress you are under could be causing more damage to your health than you realize. As someone who suffers from anxiety and depression I decided … Read more Stressed Out
For a lot of people, when tragedy strikes they feel completely vulnerable and emotional. They are able to cry, get angry, feel scared and all the other things that go along with it. I am not one of those people. Sure, I cry a little but for the most part I just spring into action … Read more The Emptiness Inside
Every since I was a young girl I have been told that I have a big heart. Recently my counselor said that I have a golden heart. I keep asking myself, if that were true why does it keep getting hurt? Why do people take advantage of my kindness? Why? Because I let them. What it Means to … Read more Big Hearts of Gold
In 2015, the Federal Trade Commission released their new rules for Disclosure Compliance. These rules are set in place to ensure that readers or viewers of web media (blogs, Youtube videos, etc.) know if the blogger/presenter is sponsored, endorsed, or partnered with a different company. In blog terms, the readers need to know if the … Read more Disclosure