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"When you blame and criticize others..."

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Look, sometimes people can really screw you over and they are to blame. Things as simple as a traffic accident. However, there is also a thing known as a victim’s mentality and that’s a whole different story. For...

Guilt vs. Shame

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Shame is the emotion that says, “I am bad. I am unworthy.” It’s not that we did something bad and feel remorseful. That’s guilt. Guilt says, “I did something bad.” Shame is the internalization of “I am bad.”...

"You can't fix yourself by breaking someone else."

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When you hurt someone you care about, there are actually two victims. You not only hurt them but you also hurt yourself. The guilt and regret can be debilitating. Perhaps you had an argument with your significant other,...

"Having depression & anxiety..."

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Things change and people change. However, for us who struggle with addiction, anxiety, and depression...one thing never changes. It’s always there. Rehab, counseling, meds, etc...That demon is always outside doing push-ups and waiting for you. The question is...

"Make peace with your past..."

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Let’s face it...we all have a past and memories associated with that past. Some may be good and some may be bad. These are simply the facts of life. These memories replay over and over in our heads...