Being in several manipulative relationships (both romantic and platonic) this song hit home. I didn’t know or understand their actions at the time, but looking back it was manipulation. For example, getting with a guy and letting him...
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Song Recommendation: This Is How I Learn to Say No by EMELINE
No is such a powerful word, especially coupled with healthy boundaries. For the longest, I would agree to everything, even if it was damaging my own mental health. Do or did you have trouble saying no? Why? For...
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Song Recommendation: Love Me When I Don’t by Pentatonix
Do you have someone who’s always there, even when you push them away? A parent, friend, spouse… Living with mental health struggles, I personally have trouble getting close to others. Sometimes I shy away, become distant, or when...
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Song Recommendation: Castles by Tom MacDonald
Are you going to build a castle with the sticks and stones thrown at you throughout life, or are you going to be buried with them? It truly is your choice at the end of the day. It’s...
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Song Recommendation: Buttholes by Tom Macdonald
Sometimes we can be buttholes to one another over opinions that don’t matter at the end of the day. I have been a butthole many times in this life losing good friends over silly arguments or opposing views....
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Song Recommendation: Read All About It by Emeli Sande
Our voices matter. Our stories. The good, the bad, the ugly, and the wonderful. What is your story? Link, comment, and share your stories below if you feel drawn to do so.
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Song Recommendation: Therapy by Bmike
Have you ever felt like you were battling your “old” self after healing toxic traits?
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Music and the Brain: How Music Can Affect the Mind
It is no secret music affects emotions. When you are sad and listen to a sad song, your sadness is usually increased. When you are in a good mood and listen to something with an upbeat tempo, most...
