The Surprising Root Cause of Many Mysterious Health Problems

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Growing up in a chaotic and unpredictable home environment made me feel constantly anxious—and often scared. Even though my mother and I were very close, and my basic needs were always met, she worked almost around the clock to make ends meet and I was often left to fend for myself. As a kid, I […]

Shining a Light on Domestic Violence and Its Impact on Children

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On June 4, 2021, I was deeply honored to receive a Brighter Futures Award from Laura’s House, an incredible organization that serves the needs of those who have been victimized by domestic violence (DV). In addition to providing emergency shelter and safe transitional housing, they offer counseling and other supportive services to help adults and […]

Are You a Little Too Obsessive?

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I often hear people use the phrase, “I’m so OCD about…” I understand what they mean, but it also occurred to me that most probably don’t really have OCD, and many might not know what it actually is, so here’s a quick description: OCD stands for obsessive-compulsive disorder and a person with it has obsessive […]