Most of us know that not all apologies are created equal. Have you ever had the experience of someone telling you they’re sorry, but you couldn’t feel their remorse? Without it, the words are empty and meaningless. In contrast, when someone has sincerely expressed their regret for hurting you it offered validation and a chance… Read More
Despite our best efforts, we don’t get to choose when, where, or how much we experience painful emotions. Intense feelings like hurt, frustration, sorrow, anger, fear, guilt, and shame can be triggered by all kinds of things – sometimes even our own failures and mistakes. Emotional pain is an unavoidable part of life which is… Read More
Some tragedies leave physical scars. While these injuries can be painful and debilitating, they are often understood by the sufferer and those around them because the impact can be readily seen. However, in the aftermath of a trauma, emotional suffering can be challenging to identify and understand because it isn’t visible. Because of this, PTSD… Read More
We would not be human without emotions. They are essential to our survival. Without them it’s almost impossible to communicate, maintain relationships, and navigate many of the challenges we face. Our emotions allow us to recognize situations in our environment that we need to address and can provide us with the motivation to take action.… Read More
