Minds

I don’t know what “normal” is — that is to be not in crisis — because I never knew normal, to begin with. I am the crisis friend.

We had no turkey, no casserole dishes heaped sweet potatoes or creamy green beans, no pies made from scratch, no beautiful table settings or nice dishes to heap our non-existent feast upon.

What happens when the most crowded and festive environments feel like the emptiest of places? Here are tips for practicing self-care this holiday season.

Essential oils have become incredibly popular and can be found everywhere from your local farmer’s market and community festival to social media.

I am not here for your betterment. I am not here to be your dumping ground for all of your thoughts and fears. You are not entitled to my emotional labor!

“Apps for anxiety,” I whispered in the middle of a panic attack, holding down the round circle button on the front of my iPhone connecting to Siri.

I’ve always believed in Karma.‘Be kind and you’ll be rewarded with kindness‘ is the simple motto I live by. It’s a simple principle of cause and effect.

Asking for help is the hardest part. The truth is that asking for help is uncomfortable, even when we’ve been repeatedly reassured that it’s welcome.