In my first blog post, I discussed death and how its acceptance can foster a better life. In this post,…
My Struggle with Anxiety
If death is the antithesis and killer of life, then anxiety comes in at a very close second. The most…
Tragedy on Repeat: How Our Traumatic Past Informs Our Tumultuous Present
These sessions have been reproduced with the expressed consent of my client. Names and other identifying information have been altered.…
Finding Meaning in Suffering: My Rebellion Against Cynicism
“We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their…
Recovering My Voice: How My Writing Helped Me Overcome Trauma
When we’re children, most of us have a lot of chutzpah, which is a Yiddish word meaning audacity or fearlessness.…
A Fruitless Journey: How We Prevent Ourselves from Being Loved
The Avoidant Attachment Style and Its Affects on Our Ability to Love “Your task is not to seek for love,…
A Thought Experiment to Deal With Jealousy
In a highly competitive environment, we tend to struggle with self-esteem. We compare ourselves to one another, fostering resentment and…
Me vs Me – A Poem About My Internal Struggle of Opposites
The eternal struggle resides Within a place deep down inside Two characters at odds, with much to say One, and…
The Ethics of Violence: Why Trauma Doesn’t Excuse Brutality
In a 1984 conversation, the notable black author and social critic, James Baldwin, and black feminist writer and poet, Audre…
How Overprotecting Your Child Impedes Their Growth: The Downside of Being a Helicopter Parent
Being someone who’s grown-up with an overprotective parent, I know how difficult it is to feel confident, and competent, in…
