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Going 'no contact:’ Not easy, but often necessary
It can be a much-needed mental reset, albeit an imperfect one.
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Joy V.
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Don't wait for the glimmers to find you
My Saturday afternoon with kindred souls and shimmering birds is a reminder to make happy memories to offset the traumatic ones.
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Joy V.
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The hilarious TV show getting me through a (very) hard time: St. Denis Medical
This wholesome show is Reno 911 meets ER meets The Office and I'm obsessed.
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Joy V.
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The healing power of a hiss. (Yes, hiss.)
Just like that, a gopher tortoise turned my day around.
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With a loved one's addiction, 'guilt offers the illusion of hope'
And why it's so hard to accept powerlessness.
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Joy V.
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Turtle therapy and rage walks
Bilateral stimulation is even more effective when a reptile says hi.
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The Shrieking Cactus
The Shrieking Cactus
A newsletter for prickly people trying to overcome a family legacy of mental illness, by healthcare journalist and nature lover, Joy V.
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