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Coming into adulthood and and forming your own identity can be a tough time, full of uncertainty. This is normal as new opinions form. People understand how they feel and their opinions so when that is in question it can be unsettling. First, know that it is okay for you identity to grow and change. You can get in touch with Fred Riley at gettingback2life.com.

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During our lifetime some us may be diagnosed with a mental health issue. This is episode is a very important reminder that you are not your diagnoses. There is a certain comfort that comes with a label but it is important not to let it hold you back.

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Today we are talking about tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day. We are talking about managing family relationships on Thanksgiving. Because we all have those one or two family members who are tough to be in the same room with for too long. Fred gives some easy tools that can help you enjoy your day despite certain family members.

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We are talking about two things Fred found in the news this week. One about a boy running away and the other accused of killing his mom, whom police are calling a sociopath, but it's important not to just go straight to the easy answer. Fred says these issues, for both boys, stem from a larger problem. He says we are missing out on important information. LINKS: https://nyp.st/2AWgrae , https://bit.ly/2AX0fWo

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Most of the advice you receive or read is full of coping mechanisms. It is important to be realistic when thinking about the coping mechanisms you choose. Not all of them are going to work for you and most of them are too simple to get to the root of a problem. They are too simple.

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The frequency of mass shootings has gone up drastically. How do we cope? The reality is that they are not going away. It is an epidemic. Everyone has ideas on how to solve the problem, but we are talking about how to cope. It's time to start thinking about what to do for yourself and your family.

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We do a lot of things because we are supposed to not because we actually want to. Supposed to's ruin authenticity. When someone is depressed they are doing things because they are supposed to which leaves people feeling like they failed. When you try to be enough, you never really know what enough is so you will never get there.

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Learning how to compromise can benefit many of aspects of your life. Especially your relationships. You have needs that need to be met, so do others. Always having your needs met requires compromise from you and your partner. Compromise is contagious but it has to start somewhere.

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We are focusing on name calling in relationships and in parenting. A lot of time when someone calls you a name it is because they are hurting or have been hurt. Relationships make us vulnerable and that is why name calling can be so damaging. Find us on Instagram @rileycounseling.

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Empty nesting can sneak up on you. Some people fear it because they will be stuck with their partner. Most people don't know how to prepare for an empty nest, so here's some tips on how to get ready.

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