Healing The Invisible Wounds From A Codependent Relationship

A young African American woman is sitting on the couch with her legs propped up. She has a sad facial expression as she looks at her phone in her hand.

If you have come out of a codependent relationship, you probably feel overwhelmed by how untethered that separation made you feel. The reason we fall into codependent relationships is the same reason they can be hard to get over and tricky to move past: they evolved out of an unmet need for security, unconditional love, […]

How the Reward System in ADHD Affects Motivation

A woman is standing in her home surrounded by a mess. There is a bucket next to her feet filled with cleaning supplies. On the floor there are clothes and dirty dishes.

We all struggle with motivation from time to time, and we all benefit from seeing rewards for our behaviors or actions when we are trying to achieve goals or make lifestyle changes. What sets you apart if you have ADHD is how much a reward system can impact your ability to get going or to […]