​The torture begins at 7:00 AM. My eyes open already tearful from the pounding in my chest. I can barely breath and my body becomes confused on whether I am having an asthma attack or a panic attack. It doesn’t take long to realize its anxiety. 

​When entering into a relationship and becoming part of a couple, one of the things that may change is the personal time you have for yourself. Often it can be difficult while in a relationship to carve out time for yourself without seeming self-centered. But self-care is important regardless of your relationship status. 

​In our journey through life, we often find ourselves facing difficult and pivotal moments that leave us feeling uncertain and stuck. It is during these times that we yearn for guidance and support to help us make the best decisions for ourselves. Teal Swan once said, "What would someone who loves themselves do?" This quote, although deceptively simple, holds profound significance and serves as a powerful tool in navigating through life's challenges. In this blog post, we will explore the transformative potential of this question, providing practical examples of its application and explaining why it transcends generic self-care instructions.

​So you are the toxic one, the problem, the reason why all the shi* that happened, happened. In other words, it’s your fault. It’s all on you and now you are wondering how do I fix this mess that I have created. Well let’s try to navigate through the situation as generally as possible with some possible acknowledgements. 

​Parenting comes with no shortness of rewards and difficulties. However, when you have to co-parent with a toxic or abusive ex things can go to levels that are unimaginable. I have seen firsthand situations involving harassment, court proceedings, emotional and mental abuse as well as parental alienation which can make co-parenting a living hell. However, even with these straining factors there are healthy ways to co-parent that will help maintain your mental wellness and create a safe space for your child which is most important.