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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! …

I’ve been in my dark place recently. I was doing a pretty good job of avoiding it, too, until my …

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 …

*This article was also featured on the Huffington Post. Our minds like to tell us not to take risks (and …

You know how you always forget you’re so thankful there isn’t a screaming child on your plane, until there’s a screaming child …

A few nights ago, my BF came home at 2am. I knew he was out with “the guys” drinking, but was expecting …

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

Tell me if any of these sound familiar to you: “You’re just making excuses.” “Quit trying to excuse your behaviour!” …

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