To be a different bird—that’s what I love. I’ve always been the one they didn’t want to hand the microphone to, the one with a little too much spirit for the crowd. Looking back many moons ago, here’s a true story: when I worked at the aluminum plant on the last day of my ninety-day probation, they gave me the worst puller they had—numb… Read More


Not Your Whipping Boy: Breaking Free from a Spell of ControlRelationships are complex, and often, we find ourselves caught in situations where the balance of power isn't quite right. For some, this imbalance can feel like being under a spell—whether it's a man feeling controlled by a woman or a woman feeling trapped by a man. The emotional manipu… Read More


The Power of Communication: Why Ghosting and Miscommunication Are Dangerous TacticsIn today’s fast-paced, digital world, it seems that making a simple phone call has become a daunting task for some. We’ve all been there—the hesitation before dialing a number, the fear of what might happen, or what the other person might say. But when did some… Read More