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Family Estrangement: When Cutting Off Replaces Working It Out
By
Linda Mintle
We hear about it all the time. Family members who no longer speak because of political or ideological differences. Parents and adult children who have cut off contact. Siblings who once shared holidays, milestones, and family memories but now live as strangers. Views and opinions become dividing lines, conflict goes unresolved, and eventually the relationship…
Doubting Your Own Mind? Could be Gaslighting!
By
Linda Mintle
Have you ever walked away from a conversation wondering if you were losing your mind? You clearly remember what was said, yet someone insists it never happened. They tell you you’re too sensitive, overreacting, or imagining things. After hearing it enough times, you begin to wonder if they’re right. You may be experiencing gaslighting. The term…
Don’t Take the Bait! 7 Ways to Handle Difficult People
By
Linda Mintle
Is there a difficult person in your life? You know the aunt who argues every point, the boss who constantly criticizes your work, the mother who plays the martyr, or the neighbor who always seems to be looking for trouble. Just thinking about interacting with that person may raise your stress level. But what makes…
When Someone Else’s Blessing Makes You Feel Bad
By
Linda Mintle
“All she talks about is how much money she has and all the fun travel she does. It’s hard for me to hear, given I am single and have to watch every penny I spend. It’s like she flaunts her lifestyle with no sensitivity to how I’m feeling. I admit, I’m envious of her life.…
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