From a childhood marked by trauma and abuse to achieving my dream of studying fashion design, I believed I had created the perfect life—married in Scottsdale, Arizona, living a dream I had built from the ground up. But life had other plans. A late miscarriage sent me into fertility treatments that led to a life-threatening …
A Safe Space for Mental Health Support The Ongoing Journey of Mental HealthWhat no one seems to understand is that people like me, like you, will always be on our journeys. Healing, growth, and self-discovery are not destinations—they are lifelong paths. There will be days when we need reminders, days when we need a lift, …
hey buddie, When I was a pre-teen I was sexually abused. As a teen in junior high I was bullied. I found out at 18 that my Dad had been abused. My Dad died in a sensational industrial fire when I was 28. Someone went to jail for his death. I started binge drinking at 14. Didn’t stop for 30 …
I was mentally, physically , socially and sexually abused by my mother from the age of 6 months…. She told me when I was 10 that I was so ugly they kept me in the crib.Called it ugly in the cradle pretty at the table Abuse from parental unit female stàrted with back scratches and cuddles in …
I’m at my wit’s end and feel like I’m about to break. I feel like a fraud, and my family – my wife and kids – seem to resent me and are constantly arguing with me. My job is awful; I hate it and my coworkers. Despite doing good work, my boss is completely oblivious …
A New Perspective on Your Past When You Look Back, Remember This:(You Were Doing the Best You Could) When life becomes overwhelming, our past mistakes often feel like scars that are impossible to ignore. For many, anxiety and depression grow from endless cycles of self-criticism—focusing on what we should have done differently or how we …
From Mike in Calgary, AB My son very aggressively accused his stepmother of not inviting him to family gatherings. He is 35 – she has spent 20 years supporting him emotionally and financially. She doesn’t have her own child and loved him like her own. She is heartbroken as am I. He was contacted via …
I recently completed a podcast with an old friend on Gears of Trust, a podcast where real talk bridges work, home, and trust through honest conversations about workplace life. It got me thinking on how socialchemistry.ca could help in workplaces and I came up with a list of 10 ways our site can help create …
This story came to us on TikTok, from a user named Beverley in Edmonton, AB. We are thankful for our community sharing their stories wherever they choose to. My hope is too retire with a few dollars in my pocket. I know my mom is looking down on us all and I hope with a …
Life throws challenges at us every day. Whether you’re overwhelmed, stuck in a rut, or struggling emotionally, these simple strategies can help you regain balance and feel empowered: UNFOCUSED… Go for a run. It’s a simple way to clear your mind, boost endorphins, and improve your ability to concentrate. UPSET… Take deep breaths to activate …