Q: I have been with my husband for ten years and he is an alcoholic. I want to leave the marriage because he is verbally abusive but I feel guilty and sad. He refuses to get help. He tries to get me to stay but I know it’s unhealthy. How can I leave? A: It… Read More
Q: I just became a grandmother and while this is such a joy, I am feeling the aging process take hold. Is there a difference between aging and feeling old? A: Aging and feeling old is really your perception of how you choose to see it. There is chronological age and emotional age. Chronological age is… Read More
Q: I constantly compare myself to others then I feel worthless. How can I stop doing this? A: We all have a natural tendency to compare ourselves to others. It can be alright if you look at similarities and differences. At some point, it can be productive if it’s a healthy competition and it motivates… Read More
Q: I am a Junior in college and I have struggled with confusing lust and love. I have been hurt by partners because I thought it was love and it was only lust on their part. Are there signs to look for? A: There are signs of both love and lust. The first thing to be… Read More
Q: Is there is a difference between the subconscious and unconscious mind? A: Though used interchangeably, there are subtle differences between the conscious and subconscious. The subconscious includes hidden memories, desires, and drives. The unconscious refers more to sleeping, passed out or even drugged: the subconscious does not. When you are in a subconscious state,… Read More