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Why Is My Teenage Daughter Pushing Me Away? Understanding the Mother-Daughter Struggle and How to Reconnect.
Few things are more painful than feeling shut out by your own child. Maybe your teenage daughter used to tell you everything, but now her...
Navneet Kaur
4 days ago4 min read
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Choosing Abstinence: Honoring Cultural Values While Building Emotional and Physical Intimacy in Other Ways
In a world where sexual connection is often portrayed as the primary form of intimacy in relationships, choosing abstinence can feel...
Navneet Kaur
Oct 204 min read
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Real Talk: It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Let’s take a moment to step aside and talk about something real deep—because, let’s face it, life is freakin’ hard and constantly...
michellemertens5
Oct 136 min read
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Real Talk: What They Don't Tell You About Freshman Year of College
OMFG, can you believe it?!  You’re free. You’re officially a college student. Hell yes! Honestly, it really is  such a unique and fun...
michellemertens5
Oct 64 min read
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Why Am I Always in the Mood, But My Partner Isn’t? Understanding Mismatched Libido and Sexual Frustration
Few things feel more isolating than constantly wanting physical intimacy with your partner, and getting turned down. When one partner has...
Navneet Kaur
Oct 14 min read
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Trauma Bonding: Why You Can’t Let Go (Even When You Know It’s Unhealthy)
You know the relationship isn’t good for you. The highs are fleeting, the lows are crushing, and yet, something keeps pulling you back....
Navneet Kaur
Aug 254 min read
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Sexually Frustrated in a Long-Distance Relationship? Here’s How to Stay Emotionally and Physically Connected
Long-distance relationships can deepen emotional intimacy, but they also come with challenges that test communication, trust, and...
Navneet Kaur
Aug 114 min read
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Why Do I Always Worry About Things That Haven’t Happened Yet?
You're going about your day when a thought pops into your head: What if something goes wrong tomorrow? What if I say the wrong thing?...
Navneet Kaur
Jul 284 min read
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Real Talk: It's Giving Red Flag Vibes
Since my last post got pretty deep, I figured it might be time for something a little juicier... relationships and dating. More...
michellemertens5
Jul 214 min read
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How Brainspotting Helps Heal Trauma: A Powerful Approach to Deep Emotional Recovery
When you’ve experienced trauma , whether from a single event or a long-term pattern, healing often feels like an uphill battle. You might...
Navneet Kaur
Jul 154 min read
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Is It Trauma or Just Stress? Recognizing the Difference and When to Seek Help
Most of us are familiar with feeling overwhelmed. You might experience tight shoulders, a racing mind, or trouble sleeping. Sometimes,...
Navneet Kaur
Jun 164 min read
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When Your Teen Feels Invisible: Understanding Emotional Neglect and Its Impact on Teen Mental Health
Teenagers often appear distant, moody, or withdrawn—but sometimes, their silence is more than a phase. When a teen starts to feel unseen,...
Navneet Kaur
Jun 94 min read
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The Silent Impact of Bullying: How Emotional Bullying Affects Teen Mental Health (and Why Therapy Matters)
Your teen has been quieter lately. Maybe they’ve started missing school, spending more time alone, or brushing off questions with short...
Navneet Kaur
Jun 24 min read
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Real Talk: Sus Thoughts in Sports
How insane is the pressure we put on ourselves to be the MVP every single game?As a player, you expect yourself to have the perfect game...
michellemertens5
May 282 min read
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Breaking the Cycle of Anticipatory Anxiety: How to Stop Worrying About Things That Haven’t Happened
You’re lying in bed, and instead of drifting off to sleep, your brain starts running through worst-case scenarios: What if I mess up the...
Navneet Kaur
May 264 min read
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Real Talk: Maxed Out
Hey Michelle, you never mentioned how you became depressed... what happened? Like most things in life, it's complicated. It felt like...
michellemertens5
May 212 min read
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How to Talk Dirty Without Feeling Awkward: Building Confidence and Connection in the Bedroom
You want to say something sexy... but the words don’t come out right. You second-guess yourself. Maybe you try—and instantly feel silly,...
Navneet Kaur
May 194 min read
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Real Talk: WTF DepressionÂ
Real talk… depression sucks. It makes getting out of bed a full-on chore. And then you have to deal with your parents, friends, and...
michellemertens5
May 142 min read
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The Hidden Emotional Cost of Workplace Injuries: Why Mental Health Care Should Be Part of Your Recovery Plan
When someone experiences a workplace injury, the focus often shifts immediately to physical recovery—surgeries, rehabilitation, and...
Navneet Kaur
May 144 min read
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How Stress Disrupts a Woman’s Sex Life: The Overlooked Link Between Anxiety and Low Desire
Stress shows up in all areas of life, but one of the most common and often overlooked impacts is in the bedroom. When the nervous system...
Navneet Kaur
Apr 144 min read
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