family

Family can be our support system. Or they can be part of the problem. All about the complicated, loving, and difficult relationship with us and the ones who love us.

I Only Work One Day a Week
Do you ever get an idea in your head, and you just can’t get it out? Lately, my head keeps telling me, “You don’t deserve to feel this way.”
By Sandy Gillman10 days ago in Psyche
Therapy Through a Screen:
Therapy Through a Screen: The Hidden Risks of Virtual Mental Health Care Convenience should never come at the expense of privacy, safety, or the human connection that makes therapy work.
By Lilithea Adasia12 days ago in Psyche
Like, or don't like.
I like singing. No, I only like singing the songs I like . I like watching dramas. No, I only like watching the dramas I like .
By sushii13 days ago in Psyche
Overreacting: The PMDD journey.
I'm 25. And until recently, I've had a 'random' breakdown at the same time every month since I started my horrific periods at the age of 16.
By Yas13 days ago in Psyche
The Worst Thing To Do When Things Go Wrong
Written by a human, for humans, always. In life, things are going to go wrong. But this is something that I have noticed...
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM13 days ago in Psyche
When The Yellow Fades.
This past week, my little girl had a Hello Yellow day at school. A splash of colour to raise awareness of something we cannot always see.
By Laura Jane14 days ago in Psyche
WHEN A CRY FOR HELP BECOMES A CRIME
Since when did a cry for help become a reason for ridicule? Since when did admitting that you are frightened, struggling, broke, exhausted, or desperate become an invitation for judgment, condemnation, and contempt?
By THE HONED CRONE16 days ago in Psyche
Being Wary Of Words
Written by a human, for humans, always. I saw a bible verse recently... "The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." Proverbs 12:18 NIV
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM16 days ago in Psyche
Coping Skill 1: The STOP Skill
I introduced this series that I am working on inside of therapy here . The first coping skill that I am working on with my trauma therapist is called the STOP skill.
By Adora Hooper19 days ago in Psyche
What Forces You To Think?
Written by a human, for humans, always. Do you think? This might sound like a dumb question... But most people do not actually think...
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM20 days ago in Psyche
Words of wisdom for New Orleans & cities alike.
Give peace a chance! Media negativity, impractical schooling feed Black violence By Derrick "Sonny D" Strong, The Lens It’s been 18 months since I got shot nine times.
By Derrick Anthony Strong20 days ago in Psyche
The Stages of Realizing Your Parent Is a Covert Narcissist
First, you are so deeply conditioned to believe they sacrificed their whole world for you. So indoctrinated by their self-proclaimed martyrdom that it becomes unimaginable that they could possess any traits of narcissism inside of them. You simply don’t see it. Some people, unfortunately, never will.
By Sellgren Stories22 days ago in Psyche