Veronica Monet 
If you are like me, the word “cult” might bring some very disturbing events to mind. Things like the Jonestown Massacre or the murders perpetrated by the Charles Manson “family.” Maybe you think cults always lead to sex orgies, murders and suicide? Well there certainly has been way more of that than the world needs. …
No, your partner isn’t tempted to have an affair because they aren’t attracted to you anymore. You may worry that is true. They may think that is true. But if your partner is thinking about “straying,” chances are, your partner doesn’t feel like you get them anymore. And when we feel like the person closest …
It’s natural to want to hide things we fear others will judge us for. Everyone has experienced that hot flush of blood to the face when something you wanted to keep hidden is exposed. Is it embarrassment? Sometimes. Other times we might feel mortified or devastated. The latter emotions in particular can feel so overwhelming …
Has anyone ever told you that “you should be ashamed of yourself?” For most of us, words like that often create an immediate rush of blood to the face and feelings of being “small.” And it can be a particularly compelling admonishment if said by a parent or a partner. How do you respond? Some of us might feel obliged …
I was five years old when my dad taught me how to pose for the camera. No these were not family portraits. They weren’t headshots. They were nudes. Not artistic, innocent nudes, either. My dad posed me like the women he saw in Playboy magazine. Criminal behavior? You bet. But it is nevertheless how I …
I wanted our family to have a different kind of holiday celebration. For me, Christmas had become materialistic and I wanted us to redirect our attention to love. I thought it would be fun if we each brought photos and memorabilia to share. Then, in my vision of holiday perfection, we would all gather around …
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