Spot the Red Flags, Trust Your Gut, and Choose Peace Over Drama By: Sandy Connors A toxic relationship is any relationship—romantic, platonic, or familial—that consistently makes you feel worse rather than better. It’s defined by control, manipulation, emotional instability, dishonesty, disrespect, or even abuse. Before you enter any relationship, know what *healthy* looks like: mutual […]
Declutter Your Life by Releasing Emotional Baggage and Unhealthy Connections By Sandy Connors Every spring, we clear out closets, organize drawers, and get rid of what no longer fits—but what about the emotional clutter weighing us down? This article explores what happens when we apply the same decluttering mindset to our relationships. Are the people […]
Rediscover Your Voice, Your Power, and Your Sense of Self in Love In this article, we explore the subtle ways people lose themselves in relationships and what it takes to rediscover their identity. From people-pleasing patterns to emotional enmeshment, the post offers compassionate guidance for those who feel like they’ve faded into the background of […]
By: paho.org Washington D.C., 10 September 2025 (PAHO) – As the Americas grapple with a 17% rise in suicide deaths since 2000, the only region in the world to experience an increase, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a new initiative to reverse this trend. Announced on the eve of World Suicide Prevention Day, […]
Understand Your Emotional Blueprint and Build Healthier Relationships By: Sandy Connors We explore the four main attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful-avoidant—and how each one impacts your romantic relationships. You’ll learn why you react the way you do in love, how your partner’s attachment style might clash or complement yours, and what it takes to […]
By: Sandy Connors Many relationships deteriorate not from major conflicts but from ’emotional neglect’—the gradual fading of appreciation that creates a downward cycle of disconnection. Research shows expressing gratitude activates brain regions associated with bonding and rewires neural pathways to connect partners with positive emotions. Learn about how this simple 3-minute daily practice of expressing […]
By Anne Webster The Seven Deadly Sins—lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride—have long served as moral warnings. Rooted in early Christian doctrine, these traits are often framed as fatal flaws. But what if we viewed them not as absolute evils, but as deeply human impulses with the potential for growth and transformation? Instead […]
By Dr. Brian Hainline We’re lucky to have more female sports stars than ever. But in terms of athletic participation, American girls are still considerably less likely to play a sport than boys. Each year, boys get about 1.13 million more sports opportunities than girls. As someone who has spent a career studying the impact of […]
By American Immigration Council Staff, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: Ryan Rodrick Beiler / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. This is a guest blog by Kelsi Lo and edited by […]
By Lina Begdache, THE CONVERSATION Feeling drained and lethargic is common: A 2022 national survey found that 13.5% of U.S. adults said they felt “very tired” or “exhausted” most days or every day over a three-month period. Women ages 18 to 44 had the highest rate of fatigue – just over 20%. Being tired is linked […]