Best of Our Blogs: February 3, 2017

If you ever felt more alone after you spoke to a loved one, it’s probably because they were not able to be there for you in the way you needed.

In Insights at the Edge, author and therapist Bonnie Badenoch, PhD, says, “we get wounded when we’re with people who can’t be with us, and we heal when there are people who can be with us.”

And it’s not about saying the “right” thing to solve our problems. But being heard, held and listened to with nonjudgmental presence.

This week as you learn about some of the most challenges issues like suicide, addiction and emotional abuse, see if you can practice this nonjudgmental presence with each post. And then, bring it to those you love.

5 Warning Signs of Suicidal Thoughts
(Caregivers, Family & Friends) – If someone you know is showing any of these signs, take him or her seriously.

Here’s the Unique Scale that Measures Emotional Weight. Try it for Yourself…
(NLP Discoveries) – How can you rid yourself of the unconscious layers you can’t see? This will help identify the things that keep you from a fulfilled life.

6 Signs that Your Partner is Emotionally Abusive
(Knotted) – If you had a troubling childhood, you may not easily recognize signs of an emotionally abusive partner. Here are six things to be aware of.

To addicts: Here is what life is like after you overdose and die
(Addiction Matters) – Addiction is so insidious it makes us forget about the people we love and who love us. This is a heartbreaking story that shows the painful aftermath of death from addiction.

The Goals of a Narcissist Partner (Protect Your Mind and Heart)
(Neuroscience & Relationships) – To protect yourself when in the presence of a narcissist, you must first understand them. This post will help you get into the mind of your narcissistic partner.

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