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Perhaps you should hang up your wings.

Do you think you are being a good person by self-sacrificing? By giving and serving others? By letting your needs wait? By being selfless? By putting yourself last? We tend to hide the truth. We package it with a nice pretty bow and tell ourselves that we are being good or angelic. Self-sacrificing will eventually … Continue reading »
Perhaps you should hang up your wings.
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I didn’t mean to hurt you.

An apology between two people who are close typically includes the words, “I didn’t mean to hurt you,” or “I am sorry you feel that way.” These responses are really unacceptable. Here’s why: These responses are defensive strategies and a sure sign you are not really sorry at all. It gets you off the hook. … Continue reading »
I didn’t mean to hurt you.
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I matter, too.

Do you ever feel selfish if you do something that makes you happy? Do you ever feel guilty if taking care of yourself means putting someone else out? Does sleeping in make you feel irresponsible? Does tending to your own needs make you apologetic to others? Do you believe that you are lazy and unproductive … Continue reading »
I matter, too.
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Bipolar Spouses… who’s taking care of you?

A diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder demands attention. Spouses, family and friends often have to cope with their loved one’s serious mood and behavioral problems. These mood swings and behaviors can have lasting consequences. It is possible that over time, your marriage or relationship could become all about Bipolar. For someone with mental illness, the support … Continue reading »
Bipolar Spouses… who’s taking care of you?
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Emotional Pain.

Acknowledging emotional pain may seem like an obvious step in the healing process that everyone is already doing. If you’re in pain, you already know it, right? Not necessarily. It is common for us to become practiced at denial of emotional pain in order to function in our lives. Unconsciously, we have learned how to … Continue reading »
Emotional Pain.
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You get stronger.

It doesn’t necessarily get easier but YOU grow stronger and learn to deal with things. You learn to shut out the negative messages. You learn to love yourself. You learn how to survive and you learn that the opinions of others no longer matter. You learn to listen to your inner voice and trust your … Continue reading »
You get stronger.