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Being single and childless, and without property, stability, or a vision of how I want my life to look on my …

“You’re shockingly normal,” a guy I’d been out with a few times said to me recently. My first thought was HAAAAAHAHAHAHA! …

Everyone’s talking about tidying up lately. That’s cool, but I want to make a case for not tidying up. And …

“I’m not where I’m supposed to be. Everyone around me is married or engaged. They have kids. A house. Letters …

This article also appeared on The Huffington Post: Read it here We’ve all had that dream. Something evil is in …

My dear followers! Today I’m gettin’ wild, and am sharing my personal mental illness story (and healing journey, and tools for your …

Other than likes and Quest Bars, I have no current addictions (therapist of the yeeaaaar!). Sometimes this still surprises me–historically, I’m …

I recently found myself on Eugenie Bouchard’s twin sister’s Instagram page, wishing I was 20 and famous (did I just …

On my way to work the other morning, I stopped to get gas (I had moved into the ominous “—-” …

I get a lot of clients who come to counselling with a goal of “achieving balance” in their lives. After …

I’m a pretty happy, optimistic person, and I quite enjoy being single. At least, I do a good job of …

I was sitting in traffic this morning, feeling the familiar mild anxiety I do every morning when I’m quite sure …

Ever found yourself in a relationship with someone (say, a family member or coworker) that makes you wish you had …