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Written by: M. Stanica We’ve all been in situations where we feel a bit out of place–we might feel misunderstood, or maybe even unwanted. However, folks who identify as “the black sheep of the family” have a different experience of rejection and misunderstand...

Written by: I. McIlvaine Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/healing/self-limiting-beliefs  Every single person possesses opinions about themselves. The more we engage with these opinions, the more they come to shape our identities. So, what if our id...

Written by: A. Won Do you get angry and frustrated when talking politics? It can be hard not to, especially when your political opinion is dismissed before the conversation starts. Learn how to navigate charged political conversations by understanding and uti...

Written by: C. Beck What does “gaslighting” even mean? Use this table of contents below to learn what gaslighting is, where it can show up, how to spot it –and most importantly– how to deal with it. What Is Gaslighting? In What Kinds Of Relationships Migh...

Written by: R. McDanal Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/tools/help-what-am-i-going-to-do  If you’ve heard of Isaac Newton, you’ve probably heard of inertia — the tendency for an object’s trajectory to remain unchanged. While human behavior isn’t qu...

Written by: N. Leonard So you’ve realized you identify as LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, or Asexual). This is a big part of who you are, and now you’ve got to decide how to include your loved ones in this major revelation...

Written by: E. Shabazian Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/depression/feeling-directionless  Most of us grow up believing we need to have our lives “figured out” and stick to a plan. Feeling directionless can feel like a sin. Our parents and grandpa...

Written by: S. Inc. In pop culture, dysfunctional families always remain at least slightly reasonable. TV shows like Modern Family and Full House love to portray quirky-perfect families whose problems are simple, all solved within a thirty minute episode. An...

Written by: C. Beck Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/loneliness/troubleshooting-loneliness  Whether you’re lonely because of family drama, trauma, or some other reason, solitude can be hard to accept. If you can’t spend time with your loved ones, yo...

Written by: A. Won Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/loneliness/loneliness-statistics  You’ve heard that everyone feels alone sometimes, but the loneliness statistics show that’s a bit of an understatement. Why are we all so lonely if we, in theory,...

Written by: S. Inc. Have you ever excitedly told a relative about a new job, a fun event, a cool hobby, only to have them point out every bad part about it? Our family usually has our best interests at heart, but they may misunderstand what we need based on s...

Written by: A. Won Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/loneliness/alone-vs-lonely-to-those-who-enjoy-being-alone Do you wonder why people consider loneliness a bad thing? There’s no arguing with the data on the impacts of loneliness. But what if you ju...

Written by: A. Won Sometimes, getting your extended family together is like assembling a mix of the seven dwarves. You have the sleepy uncle, the grumpy grandpa, and the bashful cousin. Most of the time, though, these aren’t the big concern at a family gather...

Written by: A. Won Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/loneliness/build-confidence-to-combat-loneliness  Imagine you’re at work, thinking of approaching your new coworkers. You wish you had the confidence built up to talk to them. Instead you think, “W...

Written by: S. Inc. It seems like we’ve come not nearly far enough in reducing the stigma associated with mental health. In our modern society, people tend to discuss physical health problems openly, while hiding mental health issues. But it’s so hard not to...

Written by: Y. Sewdayal Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/loneliness/find-a-cure-for-loneliness-data-based-suggestions  With technology driving constant communication, and social media connecting more people than ever, you’d think that loneliness wou...

Written by: C. Beck Growing up in a dysfunctional family is isolating – some of us don’t see the reality of our situations, until we’re much older, feeling the after-effects of neglect, abuse, or trauma. Sometimes, we just dismiss the dysfunction as family d...

Written by: A. Won Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/loneliness/loneliness-and-social-anxiety  Everyone can relate to the initial fear of meeting new people. But social anxiety isn’t just that. And feeling connected isn’t just meeting new people.  F...

Written by: C. Beck Most of the time, you surround yourself with people who share your ideals. However, when it comes to family get-togethers, relatives you don’t see often may exasperate you. Talk of politics, moral values, identity issues, and more can mak...

Written by: C. Beck Website link: https://www.supportiv.com/loneliness/so-lonely-options  When your daily mantra has become, “I’m so lonely,” you need to do something to get out of the rut! So see if any of the following 6 tips speak to you. You deserve n...