When we experience heartbreak, it can feel as painful as any physical wound. And that’s not just a metaphor—research shows that our brain processes heartbreak similarly to physical pain. In many ways, losing love is like facing a real, tangible loss, one that can leave us grappling with a profound sense of emptiness and hurt. …
Why Heartbreak Feels Like Real Pain: The Psychology Behind Healing After Love Ends
A Letter To The Man Who Held Me At Gunpoint
“You see, you and I are not that different. Somewhere along the line you made the wrong choice. You got caught up in the cycle that society tries to keep us in, but you and I? We deserve better than that for ourselves.”
I’m The Woman Whose 99.6% Effective IUD Failed
“I stare down at the gadget in my hand in complete and utter shock. Two pink lines stare right back at me. Ever the optimist, this is unexpected. Not just unplanned, but actively planned against. Lady Luck, you wicked beast!”
I Was Neglected By Medical Staff During My Pregnancy And Postpartum Recovery—Here’s My Story
“Unfortunately, I had to learn the hard way that there are nurses who should not have ever been nurses.”
I Loved My Daughter Enough To Let Her Go
“Someday, we will all be reunited.”
How To Support A Mom With Postpartum Depression
With the right knowledge and resources, you can be an invaluable source of support and comfort.
How I Went From Heartbreak To Building My Dream Family In My Mid-40s
“The universe knew my heart needed her long before I realized it.”
Just 2 Days Into Wheelchair Use, My Daughter Has Already Experienced Inaccessibility And Discrimination
“Please, I beg you, be kind and considerate to the ones who may need it a little more.”
Parental Alienation Syndrome: Signs To Look For
Learn about the signs of parental alienation syndrome and how it can be prevented.
8 Methods For Supporting A Loved One In Addiction Recovery
If you have a person in your life who is recently sober, just out of rehab, or trying to stay clean, it can be difficult to know how best to support them.