Gaslighting: An Insidious Form of Mental Abuse
Gaslighting: An Insidious Form of Mental Abuse
Last week during a message exchange with a friend, I mentioned the word “gaslighting.” We were discussing someone we both know, a bully who
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Saving Lori, the Bitch in Scrubs, and Miami: The Importance of CPR Training
A few months ago, I saved a life. It is not the first time
that this happens, it is actually the second life I am able to save in the past
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The Fundamentals of Badmouthing: A Sign of Personal Weakness
We all know people who like to belittle,
criticize, disparage, or all around badmouth others. Hopefully you’re not one of them.
It’s that person who often says nasty things
about nearly everyone,
Awareness is a Choice: Paying Attention & Being Prepared
Situational awareness is more than just knowing what’s going on around you by scanning the environment. It requires that you understand what you’re looking for when you’re skimming the area. You don’t need years of training to notice when something is out of place, especially if you frequent the same locations. If you pay attention, then you’ll always know when something doesn’t seem, feel, smell, or sound right.
Retrain Your Brain & Regain Control: Beat PTSD!
Most people with PTSD shy away from disclosing their diagnosis for fear of stigmatization.
Most people without PTSD - who are not otherwise touched by the disorder - have little or
What PTSD Feels Like & How to Help
"The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of the world but those who fight and win battles that others do not know anything about.” J. Harnisch
PTSD
Voucher Programs? Heck no! Do Not Relinquish Your Civil Liberties
For years, I advocated for the educational rights of my son and many other students with disabilities. I battled my local school district on behalf of my oldest son who
How to be the Mother of a Special Needs Child: Tale of a Mother
For starters, be extremely excited that you are pregnant. It is your first child and you are going to rock at this! Make sure you only eat organic foods to ensure