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Missing Milestones and Mourning the Life You Expected

Missing a milestone can stay with you longer than you expect. If you’re grieving missed milestones, here’s how you can begin to heal.

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Alexithymia Symptoms and Why Emotions Can Feel Out of Reach

Alexithymia, or “emotional blindness,” is a condition where a person struggles to name, understand, or express their own feelings.

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How to Cope When You’re Overlooked for a Promotion at Work

Being overlooked for a promotion or not receiving recognition for your work can be incredibly discouraging. Here’s how to cope.

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How to Adjust to Co-Parenting Life After Separation

The first time your child stays with their other parent after a separation, the quiet can feel unfamiliar. Here’s advice on how to adjust.

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Feeling Unsure About the Future? Focus On Graduation Day

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The Emotional Weight Men Carry in Relationships

Men’s emotional experience in relationships may look different than it does for women. Here’s what you should know.

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How to Care for a Loved One Through Serious Illness Without Losing Yourself

There isn’t a perfect way to cope with a loved one’s serious illness. Some habits can make this period easier to handle–here’s what to know.

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Why Identity Fatigue Is More Common Than You Think

Identity fatigue describes the mental strain that comes from existing in the world in a body or identity that others may not understand.

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How Near Misses Can Affect Your Mind and Body

Have you ever found yourself feeling unsettled after an event that never fully happened? Near misses can have a big impact – here’s why.

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Identity Exploration and Mental Health in Adolescence

One of the biggest milestones during adolescence is identity exploration, which can be exciting and empowering, but also present challenges.