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Written by: Website link: Relationships are complex. No matter what, a strong one requires a lifetime of effort, integrating your life with your partner’s. However, those in LGBTQIA+ interracial relationships deal with additional layers of prejudice, misun...

Written by: C. Beck Grief quotes are a mixed bag. People like to neatly define grief, its symptoms, its remedies – all nicely packaged with a bow. But none of these lists and definitions will actually prepare you for your unique grieving process. Grief is me...

Written by: E. Shabazian Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/loneliness/feeling-lonely-in-a-relationship  It only feels acceptable to be lonely in certain situations — like if all your friends are traveling, or if you’re homesick. But there are other s...

Written by: A. Won Ideally, we are neither lonely nor depressed. But sometimes we’ll feel one and not the other, or both simultaneously. It’s clear from multiple studies that loneliness and depression frequently occur together. And you may have experienced t...

Written by: R. McDanal Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/relationships/understanding-your-sexual-identity  Gender and sexuality are complex topics, but they play a large role in shaping our identity. Even though the world’s becoming more progressive,...

Written by: A. Won Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/relationships/how-to-broach-difficult-conversations-in-your-relationship  At any given time, we may be forced to have difficult conversations in our relationships. These tough discussions can feel ...

Written by: R. McDanal There are so many myths about what depression “is really like,” partially because it doesn’t take one single form. Because it affects everyone differently, people don’t tend to have a full understanding of what it can look like, or how ...

Written by: A. Won Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/relationships/identifying-emotional-abuse-in-romantic-relationships  Emotional and verbal abuse can sometimes be harder to spot than physical abuse. Take control and stop accepting mistreatment in ...

Written by C. Beck There’s the clinical view of depression, and then there’s the real-world, full picture of it. Depression is both emotional AND physical. And these two parts play off each other in an ever-shifting feedback loop, moderated by inflammation. ...

Written by: Y. Sewdayal Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/relationships/toxic-relationship-signs-effects  Think you might be in a toxic relationship, but want to be completely sure? Use this guide to decide if you need to take action, for the sake of...

Written by: C. Beck Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is overrated. Many of us experience depression’s effects on multiple levels: emotional, social, physical, and/or mental. We feel a lack of energy on a physical level; we have overwhelming or dulled em...

Written by: S. Rainne Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/healing/how-to-know-your-boundaries-assert-yourself  You politely laugh off something that makes you uncomfortable, only to later realize you wish you’d spoken up. You didn’t even hint at your ...

Written by: A. Toves Depression and its variants are known for causing many negative emotional effects like persistent sad moods, feelings of helplessness, and apathy. But depression symptoms also have roots that tie into our underlying biology, like our bra...

Written by: C. Beck Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/relationships/10-ways-to-show-unconditional-love  Since being welcomed into a “chosen family,” I’m starting to notice all kinds of ways they show love that my dysfunctional family never did. I’m l...

Written by: R. McDanal A familiar Google rabbit hole goes: major depressive disorder, depression symptoms, am I depressed? We all want to know how we compare, where we fit in the grand scheme of things, and that’s natural. But once you get an idea that ‘dep...

Written by: A. Won Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/relationships/serial-monogamy-definition-pros-cons   Are you a serial monogamist? Find out what this dating trend is, why it works for some, and how to avoid the potential pitfalls of serial monog...

Written by: E. Anter Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/relationships/should-i-stay-reasons-to-stay-in-a-relationship  Even in the most committed, loving relationships, conflicts can occur that cause us to ask, “Should I stay?” And whether you’re in a...

Written by: S. Rainne What comes to mind when you hear the word “disabled”? How do you define “disability”? You may envision a particular image or stereotype, likely influenced by pop culture. But, the actual definition–or definitions–of disability may differ...

Written by: A. Won Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/relationships/love-hurts  “Are we good for each other if we just had a big fight?” Despite the romanticization of relationships on social media, even well-matched couples do get into arguments with...

Written by: S. Rainne Confidence is important for emotional wellbeing, and it’s a very common challenge both in and outside of the disability community. However, people with disabilities may feel stuck in a cycle of zapped self-efficacy due to the experience ...