Sophia Carter
Staying Sober During the Holidays
As families and friends gather around to create a magical holiday season, the entire world seems to be sparkling with joy. For some,...
Sophia Carter
- Dec 2, 2021
- 4 min
Gender Transitioning as an Adult
The realization that you are transgender does not have an age limit. Whether you have realized you are ready for a gender transition at...
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Sophia Carter
- Dec 2, 2021
- 4 min
Grief During the Holidays
The holidays are known for being “the most wonderful time of the year.” Many of us have grown to expect the holidays to be filled with...
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Sophia Carter
- Sep 25, 2021
- 3 min
Why Grief Comes in Waves
Grief is a complex process, full of ebbs and flows as your brain works to process your loss. It will be different for every situation and...
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Sophia Carter
- Sep 25, 2021
- 2 min
The Trauma of Being Misgendered
Misgendering can be very harmful to the health and wellness of trans individuals. It can affect their health care, mental health, and...
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Sophia Carter
- Sep 25, 2021
- 3 min
Creating Boundaries with a Loved One with Addiction
When a loved one faces addiction, it can be easy to become consumed with trying to help them. However, this is the reason so many loved...
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Sophia Carter
- Jul 4, 2021
- 4 min
Dealing with Homophobia in the Workplace
Despite LGBTQ+ people and allies' best efforts, homophobia is still happening far too often in the workplace. It may be as obvious as...
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Sophia Carter
- Jul 4, 2021
- 4 min
The Effects of Violence Against the LGBTQ+ Community
The LGBTQ+ community have fallen victim to too many crimes of violence due to the stigma placed around being part of the community...
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Sophia Carter
- Jul 4, 2021
- 4 min
Internalized Homophobia
Internalized homophobia is characterized by a “gay person’s direction of negative social attitudes toward the self”. This experience is,...
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Sophia Carter
- Jun 19, 2021
- 5 min
Losing a Loved One to Suicide
When someone dies by suicide, the lives of those who loved them are forever changed. Living through death of a loved one by suicide can...
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Sophia Carter
- Jun 19, 2021
- 4 min
Life After a Miscarriage or Stillbirth
Dealing with the loss of your baby through a miscarriage or stillbirth can be a harrowing and traumatic period for everybody involved....
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Sophia Carter
- Jun 19, 2021
- 4 min
Losing an Estranged Parent
Losing a parent is tough, regardless of your relationship with them. You may not expect yourself to be heavily affected by the loss of an...
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Sophia Carter
- Jun 8, 2021
- 4 min
Why People Use Substances to Cope with Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are mental health disorders that can take a toll on the quality of one’s life. They may constantly find themselves...
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Sophia Carter
- Jun 8, 2021
- 4 min
Is Alcoholism Genetic, a Legitimate Disease, or Just a Character Flaw?
There are tons of negative stigmas placed around every type of addiction, including addictions like alcoholism and drug addictions....
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Sophia Carter
- Jun 8, 2021
- 5 min
How to Know When Substance Use Has Escalated into Substance Abuse
It is not uncommon to find people experimenting with drug or alcohol use for fun, celebrations, tough times, or cultural events. They may...
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Sophia Carter
- Jun 8, 2021
- 4 min
How to Help Your Child Who is Struggling with Addiction
From a child’s very first breath, parents would do anything to ensure their safety and health. Realizing that your child is suffering...
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Sophia Carter
- Jun 5, 2021
- 3 min
The Science of Panic Attacks
If you’ve ever had the extreme displeasure of experiencing a panic attack, you know how truly awful and terrifying they can be. Many...
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Sophia Carter
- Jun 2, 2021
- 4 min
Pandemic Death Anxiety
Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic “Unprecedented” Ventilators Virus transmission Lockdown Mutations Vaccine Outbreak Social Distancing...
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Sophia Carter
- Jun 1, 2021
- 4 min
GRIEF LASTS AS LONG AS LOVE LASTS.
Grief is one the most painful and heartbreaking occurrences that we experience in this journey called life. Yet, it is almost guaranteed...
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Sophia Carter
- Jun 1, 2021
- 4 min
Dealing with Social Anxiety Post-Pandemic
As vaccines begin to roll out and businesses begin to reopen, we are being thrown into what feels like a whole new world after the...
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