Tag: support system
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3 Ways Relationships Can Affect Your Resilience
Have you ever noticed that those entering relationships can become weaker? As it turns out, this isn’t an unusual phenomenon at all. Close romantic relationships can cause people to lose some of their resilience! Resilience is the trait of emotional strength. More specifically, it’s a quality that lets you handle problems and bounce back from…
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A Romantic Partner Won’t Fix Your Depression, According to Psychology
In our world, we elevate the idea of having a romantic partner and often consider it the ideal state of being. We see people bemoan their fates whenever they’re single, and some may genuinely believe they’ll be happier if they were only in a relationship. There’s already quite a lot wrong with this mentality, but…
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6 Reasons Friendships Come to an End
Throughout life, you’ll have many friendships. Some of them will be circumstantial or acquaintances. You’ll also have friends you deeply care for and always want in your life–part of your inner support system. But, as luck would have it, not all of them will stick around. You’ll lose all types of friends, even your closest…
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7 Reasons You Should Join a Support Group
Have you heard the ageless expression about the strength in numbers? It’s a difficult challenge to face severe issues by yourself. Fortunately, a support group can provide the people and understanding you need. No matter what you’re going through, you can find a group of compassionate people who’ve walked the same road. You’ll often hear…
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A Letter to My Bestie, Who Treats My Children Like Her Own
New moms often complain about losing friends as they get pregnant and become a mother. Friendships take a hit when you get pregnant, there is no denying it, but that doesn’t mean all is lost. When you have a bestie who treats your children like her own, you’ll know that every friendship change was worth…
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Why It’s Not a Sign of Weakness to Ask for Help
It’s a common misconception that it’s a sign of weakness to ask for help. However, knowing when you need an assist is a sign of strength. It is one of the hardest things for people to do, showing courage and a willingness to admit vulnerability. Asking for help doesn’t mean that you are dependent on…