Leslie Glass's Blog, page 180

The Myth Of Self-Esteem

While the definition of self-esteem appears harmless enough on its surface, “Confidence in one’s own worth or abilities,” the ideas surrounding self-esteem are some of the most damaging concepts ever propagated. “Self-esteem” implies that if I have enough of “X,” (“X” meaning a material object, an experience, a relationship, etc.), then I will be less anxious,...

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A Surprising Emotion People With Childhood Emotional Neglect Often Feel

I have noticed that the feeling of responsibility runs rampant in CEN adults. Some CEN folks feel so concerned that their friends are having fun at an outing that they are unaware of whether they themselves are having fun. Many CEN people become the “go-to” person at work because they are quick to take on...

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Signs That You’re In A Toxic Relationship

To many, it can be hard to tell when you’re in a toxic relationship. After years of dealing with the abuse, or letting little red flags go until it seems like it’s “too late,” these signs may not pop as much as they would for others. This can be dangerous – while these signs aren’t...

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After Grief Recover Yourself

After grief recover yourself and still keep your loved one alive Loss of a loved one, especially to drugs or alcohol leaves a special kind of grief. There is stigma about the disease, and people may pity you for not having a perfect family. You may feel people judge you for not being able to...

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They Took It All – But You’re Ready To Fight Back

Get ready to fight back – this time, it’s personal. They took everything you had. But now, you’re taking it right back – and more. Toxic relationships and friendships are damaging, but you’re stronger now. You know how to say no, lay down your boundaries, and fight for what you want. Here are three ways...

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You’re Not Crazy – Gaslighters Are

Have you ever felt a little crazy after arguing with people who could be gaslighters? Don’t listen to them. Trust your instincts and leave them; it’s impossible to win in an argument with someone who uses gaslighting. This person can be a narcissist. This is probably one of many abusive acts this person has committed...

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Knowing Without Pity Breaks The Stigma

Knowing without pity is best outcome for sharing your story. We all so want to be understood without judgement. People coping with mental illness, are in recovery from substance or alcohol use disorder, have been homeless or incarcerated are fearful about sharing their past experiences. No one wants to be defined by their traumas or...

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Know The Difference Between Helping and Enabling

How do you know the difference between helping and enabling? We all struggle with this, both as parents of small children and later in many families where loved ones are struggling with mental illness and substance or alcohol use disorder (SUD and AUD). What should you do to help, and how much help is too...

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Boundaries Make Healthy Relationships

Why do boundaries make healthy relationships Boundaries may sound like walls, but there is a big difference between a wall and a boundary. We’ve heard a lot about walls recently. The purpose of walls is to keep yourself or your group separate from others, which includes everyone else. The problem with walls, however, is the...

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Generation Sober Trades Booze for Mindfulness

From a very young age, millennials have earned a reputation for being the most coddled generation in American history. So as they hit their twenties, it was fair to assume a generation raised by over-attentive helicopter parents would become the biggest group of party animals since the Roman Empire. But, in reality, the opposite has...

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