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My Child Came Out To Me: How to Successfully Navigate and Support Them

So, your child just dropped a truth bomb on you, huh? They bravely came out, and now you find yourself standing at the intersection of ‘Oh my goodness, what do I do now?’ and ‘I want to handle this like a pro.’ Take a breath, grab a cup of coffee, or a strong herbal tea …

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How to Support Someone Through Miscarriage

Validate the mother’s experience. Many women experience miscarriage differently. Sometimes the scientific literature surrounding pregnancy can make a mother feel that her sense of loss is being minimized. Regardless of views, both parents’ emotional experience should be prioritized. A sense of hurried grief can be amplified with a miscarriage because others cannot sense the loss as intimately as the mother. …

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Stopping the Cycle of Abuse: How to Identify an Abusive Relationship, Create a Safety Plan, and Escape

If your relationship is unstable and unsafe, it is important to have a way to protect yourself. If you have children or pets, you are responsible for their well-being also. Having a safety plan can help you process your emotional state and regain a sense of power in a seemingly helpless situation. When you have …

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