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Mental Health & Wellness
Suffering Alone
As the falling droplets began to run cold, I contemplated the options. Should I call the man who understood such a lapse the most? The man Continue Reading
Beyond Recovery: Building A Life Worth Living After Addiction
Recovery is not a finish line. It is a daily practice that slowly shapes a new identity, stronger habits, and healthier relationships. The goal is Continue Reading
Warriors: The Hidden Reason You May Not Feel Like Having Sex
by Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
The Secret of the Shadow
I sit and look upon the wall next to our bed. The desk lamp illuminates the darkness, only to cast shadows. I have lived most of my life in these Continue Reading
Metaphors and Metamorphosis
Most of my creative life has revolved around metamorphosis and metaphors. I love telling stories, and stories with a transformative ending are even Continue Reading
The Physically Wounded: Who Are You Now?
by Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta Reque-Dragicevic's blog "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
Thanksgiving at the Edge of Loneliness
"All the lonely peopleWhere do they all come from?All the lonely peopleWhere do they all belong?" — from "Eleanor Rigby" by the Beatles Three of us Continue Reading
How Exercise Patterns Affect Cognitive Performance and Longevity
The profound relationship between exercise and cognitive performance has been a topic of considerable research in recent years. As society becomes Continue Reading
When Everything Breaks and You Don’t
Everything is after my wallet lately. We have home projects coming out of our ears. We had to cut down a massive dead tree. Truly a monster. It Continue Reading
The Science of Stimulation: How to Stay Relaxed and Sharp Under Pressure
The ability to stay calm and focused under pressure is a skill that can make or break performance, whether you are preparing for an important Continue Reading
When Facebook Says It Cares but Profits from Your Pain
The Conflicting Messages Behind “Are You OK?” Post the word “suicide” on Facebook and watch what happens. It happened to me last night. Not that I Continue Reading