Mental Health
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Breaking Free is Possible: Co-dependency isn’t simply “caring too much for others or enabling wrong behavior”. Co-dependency it’s a form of bondage that quietly drains your emotional, spiritual, and even physical and sociological health and life. It’s when your identity, worth, and peace are tied to someone else’s joy, approval, mood, or stability (in any…
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Narcissism and the Lost Self: Understand the Void Narcissism is one of those words that gets tossed around a lot these days— and many times misused. The word Narcissist has become a kind of shorthand for anyone who displays any kind of self-centeredness behavior, opposition, is emotionally unavailable, or difficult to deal with whether this…
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Healing the Deepest Wounds and Breaking Free from Shame, Guilt, and Self-Sabotage “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” — Ephesians 4:32 Forgiveness is simple in theory, difficult in practice, and nearly impossible when the wound goes soul-deep. When trust has been betrayed, innocence has been stolen,…
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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” –Matthew 11:28 (NIV) At the Water’s Edge You’re standing on the edge of a quiet lake. The sun is barely rising, brushing soft gold across the surface. Your arms feel heavy, from everything you’ve been holding in. The questions,…
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Have you been scrolling through your feed and felt a sudden wave of anxiety, heaviness, or sadness, without even knowing why? You’re not alone. Lately, our timelines have been flooded with heartbreak: the tragedy at the nightclub in the Dominican Republic, the helicopter crash in Manhattan, natural disasters, violence, and senseless loss. You may not…
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ADHD: Understanding the Differences, Challenges, and Strengths Across a Lifetime ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the most misunderstood conditions, often reduced to stereotypes like the hyperactive or disruptive little boy who can’t sit still or the troublemaker who struggles in school. Girls often appear defiant, dismissive, or as if they are giving an attitude.…
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Narcissism and Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD) are both personality-related patterns, but they are fundamentally different in their core traits and how they affect relationships. The Key Difference Let’s read a little bit more about them. Narcissism (Narcissistic Personality Disorder – NPD) • Core Traits: Grandiosity, need for admiration, lack of empathy. • Self-Perception: Feels superior…
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This is especially common when the victim has not had the chance to heal properly. They may lash out, develop trust issues, or use manipulation to navigate relationships. However, the difference between a person who has been traumatized and a true narcissist lies in self-awareness and intent. A person with narcissistic behavior may not be…
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“Growth is Happening Beneath the Surface” You’re Growing Last May I was able to deliver a message to my congregation titled “April Showers Bring May Flowers: Bloom.” But the message went beyond spring, as I was lead to speak of the process and strength of the roots of a flower before it blooms and what…

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