If you are in love with a person with whom you have a friendship/sexual relationship, who is kind, compassionate and a “good friend”, but is unable to reciprocate your adoration, it can be extraordinarily painful to navigate that relationship in a way that...
After a period of devastation, loss, despair–a traumatic experience–as time passes, you may begin to feel better, safer in your own skin. You may even sense that you have grown stronger as the distance between where you are now and the painful experiences you have...
Like violent waves crashing against your very being, overwhelming, disorienting emotions overtake you during the breakup process. As time passes (often lots of time) the reality of the breakup begins to set in. For many, it is later in the breakup process that you...
In the beginning of a relationship, before a woman feels trusting and open, and both parties are working to deepen the emotional connection, the pressure can make it difficult for a woman to achieve orgasm. But it was shown long ago that one of the most arousing...
Some painful stuff went down between you and someone who once held great meaning in your life. It reached a point where the only option left was to sever the connection. But as time has passed, you’ve become increasingly aware that the amazing moments you shared...
Here's the thing: you are allowed to make whatever moral choices for yourself that you deem correct, but we are not a theocracy and you should not want it to be. ... See MoreSee Less
Every so often a musical prodigy comes along and sends goosebumps up and down and all around. 15 years old. You’re gonna love her! ... See MoreSee Less
Is it possible for an article I wrote in 2017 to be EVEN MORE relevant now? Yes, when the topic is the cognitive decline of Donald Trump. It's getting worse, folks. You thought Grandpa Joe's forgetfulness and mumbling were bad? They're nothing compared to the hate-filled confabulations that inhabit the mind of Trump. Read more here: ... See MoreSee Less
I just noticed some outdated rating system that was used to assess my written contributions on here back in the day when this was a primary communication tool. Now, while I’m less productive in the summer, I am finding substack to be a place to write and receive feedback and support about this crucial time in our history - the 2024 election. Lately, Substack where I have a “page” called “Trump Dementia News,” is where I’ve been “hanging out.” I have advertised/ announced on here) previously when I have written there to communicate clinical theories and observations. All that said, I thought I would add more updated “ratings” about my actual work with patients through the years. If there are any other patients that I have had, or readers of my work whom I have helped to gain perspective and feel more hopeful that want to write something, please feel free. I have been stuck at #10 out of 4,135 therapists in the NY area for quite awhile now which is annoying. I am ready and hopeful that this domain moves the dial! Thanks all and i will try to make my way back here soon!! ... See MoreSee Less