Childhood on The UWS
It was nice seeing one of my oldest friends today. It brought me back to my childhood on the UWS. Walking up 87th Street, seeing the crack dens. I passed the halfway house. Saw the [...]
He Will Get The Help He Needs
He will get the help he needs. For two weeks I was on autopilot, doctors appointments, trips to the Emergency Room, medical residents who didn't know what they were doing, diagnoses being thrown around and me [...]
Relationship PTSD
I have relationship PTSD and I'm sad about it. I've been hurt, burned, dumped and had my insecurities strewn across the hardwood floors of my apartment. My buttons were on display for men to push [...]
When You Lose A Friend – It’s Okay to Grieve
Losing a loved one when they die is a traumatic experience. Death leaves us missing people, longing to hug them, hear their voice, or just be in the same room with them. I remember when my [...]
Being Smart And Analytical Hasn’t Helped Me, But This Has
I always knew that I was a smart person. I am good at analyzing situations and figuring out what people's potential motivations are. It's a talent that I have, reading people. understanding them and then [...]
Try These Great Self-Care Techniques
We've all been burnt out at one time or another. It's so important to take care of yourself when you're feeling depressed. Depression can make us feel lethargic, down and even hopeless. It's one of [...]