I'm in my late twenties, and that feels strange to write. For so long, I was the youngest everywhere I went. The youngest in my classes, the youngest in my workplace, the youngest of all my friends.
I've always been told that I'm mature for my age. That I'm "wise beyond my years." That I was ... Views: 955
This weekend, I went on a 12-mile hike. It was hot, and it was painful, and my legs ached and screamed after about mile 9.
Looking back, it was a perfect Saturday- an experience cultivated of joy, freedom, and empowerment in the highest senses of the word.
When I reflect on my happiest ... Views: 1290
Summer has always been my favorite season. I grew up on the beach, and summer entailed long days in the ocean followed by long evenings on my bike. To me, summer is synonymous with both a sense of freedom and a sense of hope and possibility. Always another adventure, another barbecue, another ... Views: 1077
I work in acute addiction with clients who have lost everything to the perils of drugs and alcohol. I work with people who have surrendered their families, their dreams, and their sanities- all for a short rush of serotonin and dopamine. While motivation undoubtedly matters in one's success, it ... Views: 1297
In modern society, we face a serious dilemma. More and more people are raising awareness to mental health. And, yet, more and more people are also lamenting about hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt.
Both are problems. And both affect one another intimately.
What’s the Relationship ... Views: 1048
I’m a licensed therapist, and I have a problem with the way our society treats teenagers.
I’ve worked with teenagers who can juggle more in 24 hours than functioning adults can juggle in 24 days. We’re talking rigorous advanced placement course loads, varsity sports, community service, music ... Views: 1514
Sometimes, in a world that adores bucket lists, commitments, and tried-and-true honors, in a world that covets moral conviction and loyalty, it’s okay to change your mind.
That’s right.
If something is no longer working, if you have outgrown something and the voice in the back of your mind ... Views: 1335