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 … More

Finding a Therapist: What You Need to Know

I’ve decided to write a blog post in the hope of helping people to find a psychotherapist that fits them … More

Big Black Hole – A Poem about Depression

Big black hole You’re the only one I truly know And as I yearn for life’s glow You continue to … More

The Toxicity of Both Positive and Negative Thinking

A prominent theme in pop psychology is the notion of positive thinking and its purported health benefits. We’re told that … More

My Struggle with Anxiety

If death is the antithesis and killer of life, then anxiety comes in at a very close second. The most … More

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 … More

Self-Worth Increases Relationship Standards

It seems as though each cultural blog and website you go on deals with issues in relationships, in particular difficulties … More

Culture is Not Your Friend

“The belief that “honor demands it” promotes not only honor suicide, but “honor killings” of family members as well. The … More

Strategies for Alleviating the Terror of Death: How to Accept that You’re Going to Die (Updated Text and Link)

I recently presented my blog, My Best Friend, Death, at a meetup of professional writers, and received a bunch of questions … More

Hangin’ With The Homeboyz – A Tribute to My Childhood Friends

One of my favorite films of all time is a 1991 cult classic entitled Hangin’ With The Homeboyz, starring John … More