By far, the most common response from addiction experts and therapists was this: They won’t judge or shame someone who struggles with addiction. It’s just not helpful, nor is it based in truth. “Addiction, as we know, is a complex ...

As mentioned, exercise is vitally important to healthy aging, and that goes for both aerobic exercise and strength training. Strength training allows you to maintain your mobility. “One of the pillars of healthy aging when I counsel patients is muscle ...

Getting into a disagreement with another person is never easy. It often brings up uncomfortable feelings like stress, anger or sadness. But while arguments are generally uncomfortable with just about anyone, they are extra difficult with narcissists.  Narcissists are manipulative and ...

The divine signs came to me through all channels and mediums. Even the girl in the ill-fitting naughty nun costume on my doorstep Halloween weekend was a message. The fact that she was trick-or-treating with a shot glass necklace did ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on HuffPost Personal on July 12, 2024, the day the author ended her life at a clinic in Switzerland. I am ending my life at a clinic in Switzerland today. This piece was ...