Change can be startling and often you resist. You argue or manipulate to return to the original plan. You do not know what choice is best, but you are not comfortable with sudden change. Sometimes life evolves in beautiful ways that you cannot anticipate. If you refuse to go with the … read more

A rush of adrenaline when afraid can actually be protective. When senses are heightened, you are alert and prepared to react to danger. This flight or fight reaction is critical for survival.  If however you hold onto fear once the immediate danger is over, the constant state o … read more

When you are criticized over and over, you may freeze. Speaking up and defending yourself against a bully, even one who calls themselves your friend, may feel impossible. If you try to tell them how you feel, they insist they are right. When someone usually makes you uncomfortabl … read more

By our very nature, humans are emotional beings. When you are struck by a traumatic event, you can become lost in overwhelming feelings. It is almost as if your hair is on fire and you lash out at others with fear and panic. If you speak without thinking, like a forest fire, you can … read more