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Why Your Social Media Feed Lies: The Truth About Comparison
Read more: Why Your Social Media Feed Lies: The Truth About ComparisonBy Stephanie Seidl, MA, LCPC “I had scrolled myself into a hole — and I didn’t even realize I was digging.” During my recent week off, I had a lot of alone time. While I love some good alone time, I was beginning to feel disconnected. In my feelings of disconnection, comparison started, as…
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Learning to Trust Your Voice After Betrayal
Read more: Learning to Trust Your Voice After Betrayal“My internal voice was right — but the world around me kept telling me I was wrong.” By Stephanie Seidl, MA, LCPC When my youngest child was two weeks old, I knew something was off. He was crying inconsolably, and nothing I did could soothe him. That quiet, persistent feeling kept surfacing: I think…
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Holding Faith With Care: Why I’m Selective About Marriage Resources.
Read more: Holding Faith With Care: Why I’m Selective About Marriage Resources.Many of my clients who share a deep faith are often surprised when I tell them this: I don’t recommend many faith-based marriage resources. That statement can feel unsettling at first. After all, if faith is central to your life, shouldn’t it be central to the marriage advice you consume? Absolutely. But here’s the nuance:…
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I See You, Mama: Part Three
Read more: I See You, Mama: Part ThreeMy first week home from the hospital, I was far too scared to stay home alone with Joshua. My church arranged for my friends to come stay with me while Paul worked. My friends packed up their littles, came to my apartment, and spent their days caring for me. Their support overwhelmed me. On the…
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I See You, Mama: Part Two
Read more: I See You, Mama: Part TwoThe four weeks between my first panic attack and my trip to the emergency room are quite fuzzy. My sleep was minimal due to constant intrusive thoughts. I tossed and turned through the night, unable to rest. Eating felt nearly impossible—my stomach was a constant wave of nausea. In moments of desperation, I would get…
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I See You, Mama: Part One
Read more: I See You, Mama: Part OneFriday, September 24, 2004, my husband, Paul, came home from work to find me sitting crisscross applesauce on the nursery floor. Head in my hands, I couldn’t speak. My tears fell fast and hard. My heart raced so fast, I couldn’t catch my breath. The fear reverberated through my entire body. Finally, I squeaked out,…
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Stillness
Read more: StillnessI have never liked making a resolution for a new year. Yet, as I have approached this year of 2026 the word “stillness” has been on my mind like a clock ticking in the background of a silent room.
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