On March 21, 2022, the requirement to wear a mask in most indoor settings in Ontario was lifted. Masks are...
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Mel Bender is a freelance blogger and artist who is currently living as an urban nomad to pursue her writing dreams. She is the founder of the blog the depressed cougar, where she writes weekly posts about mental health, trauma, creativity and dating as a mature woman. Visit her blog here.
I never liked cats. They seemed untrustworthy, and I was pretty sure I was allergic to them. At least that’s...
Just because we’re stuck at home due to winter weather and the remnant regulations of the pandemic doesn’t mean we...
I consider myself a wounded healer. It’s a term that’s both a noun and a verb: I’m also the wounded...
When you’re your own worst enemy, it’s hard to be a good friend to anyone else. This uncomfortable truth has...
Your body is your best ally in finding peace of mind. The following meditation exercise incorporates tools I’ve learned from...
When I decided to major in psychology, I thought one day I’d become a therapist. Then I graduated with my...
I’m no expert on living a healthy life—don’t look in the kitchen cupboard, there’s liable to be an avalanche of...
It’s been 10 years since my last long-term relationship. My life has unfolded this way for many reasons, but the...
I frequently describe myself as being “a little witchy.” I think this means different things to different people. Often, it’s...
Meditation can be an eye-opening experience. For years, I’ve been taught to meditate with my eyes closed, but lately, I’ve...
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