A little advice and wisdom from us!
More often than not, trust erodes slowly, quietly, and
almost invisibly. It fades in the micro-moments of disconnection: when one partner shuts down
during a hard conversation, when a subtle eye-roll goes unacknowledged, when emotional bids
are met with silence, or when one person feels like they’re always the one reaching out first.
All-or-nothing thinking is one of those sneaky habits that looks like high standards on the outside, but behind the scenes? It’s doing real damage. It makes you question your progress, invalidate your own wins, and hold yourself hostage to an imaginary finish line.
By Jillian Berridge, LMSW Renewed Focus, Staff Psychotherapist The holidays are a time for family, friends, good food, and lots of joy—but truth moment please: They can also be a
By: Melanie Gibbons, LAC Renewed Focus, Staff Psychotherapist So, let’s talk about the holidays. The most wonderful time of the year, right? But if we’re being honest? Sometimes, it’s more
The holidays. A time for laughter, delicious food, and catching up with family and friends. But let’s be real—sometimes those conversations can feel less like catching up and more like being put on trial.
Let’s make one thing clear: you deserve to enjoy your holiday without getting sucked into unnecessary drama. You’re there for the food, the laughter, the memories—not the nonsense. So take charge, hold those boundaries, and keep your vibe intact. You’ve got this.
October can be a tough month for many of us who have been diagnosed with or fear breast cancer. The pink ribbons, mammogram reminders, and cancer statistics can easily trigger anxiety or anger. Often, people don’t know what to say and may share a story about someone they know who survived or passed away from breast cancer. While this can feel overwhelming, they’re usually trying to connect or offer comfort through a shared experience, even if it doesn’t come across the right way. It’s okay to feel triggered, anxious, or even angry.
Alright, it’s that time again—the summer’s winding down, Target is packed with families on a mission, and our social media feeds are about to be flooded with first-day-of-school pics. (You know the ones. Backpacks bigger than the kids, grinning faces, and the “Can you believe they’re in 3rd grade already?!” captions.)
Do you have one those rooms or spaces in your house? You know, that extra room or nook that you haven’t really turned into anything, yet it’s full of clutter. You buy a new appliance, but you’re not sure if you might have to return it, so you put the box in there.
