Most people are hard on themselves, more so than they are on others. I have found this common thread running through clients, friends, and myself. We tell ourselves we are stupid, we shouldn't have done that, said that, should have done something different. We ask 'what's wrong with me?', "why am I like this?" and … Continue reading Self-Compassion
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The Myth of Security
Bearing in mind recent events surrounding tropical storm Harvey, and another hurricane on the way, this not meant to be insensitive. I am distressed when I see and hear about hardship -- I know what it’s like to have your life turned suddenly upside down. I’ve been collecting poems and quotations since high school, and … Continue reading The Myth of Security
Ruth Mellenthin, LCSW 