Elizabeth Laura Nelson
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Elizabeth Laura Nelson Articles
Yes, a lot of parents are assholes. But you know what? A lot of people are assholes; some of them happen to have kids, some don’t. I can’t speak for all parents, and I wouldn’t want to try. But speaking as one particular person with kids, here’s what I wish my childfree friends would understand…
Read...The thing is, when you fight with your partner, it’s your amygdala that takes over. It's the part of the brain that processes fear, and it’s powerful.
Read...The elephant in the room is my mental illness. Do my anxiety and depression make me unworthy of love?
Read...“Parenting” has become a competitive sport. But it’s kids who are losing. Let your kids screw up.
Read...Sometimes you have to let go of your dreams. As the years go by, you come to the realization that who you are now is pretty much who you’ll be forever.
Read...In a marriage, should you really feel lonely that much of the time? And if so, then how lonely is too lonely?
Read...Real self-care: Forget pedicures and bubble baths.
Read...No energy at 3PM? The mid-afternoon slump is a well-known phenomenon.
Read...This isn’t Sleeping Beauty. There’s no prince coming to rescue you. What relationship beliefs are standing in your way?
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