A few weeks ago, I gave you some strategies that you can take with you when you go on your healing journey. But this week, we are going to talk about some of the reasons why healing is hard to begin with. Let's be real: if healing was easy, everyone would do it. Let's discuss.

If you're anything like me, I can be quite anxious when it comes to being in relationships. Some of that is not thinking I'm worthy of the love I seek. Some of it is fear of rejection. Some of it is fear being abandoned. If, again, you're anything like me, there's one thing we all have in common: we don't take care of ourselves as beings the way we should. That's all going to change. Let's discuss.

It can be easy to take a situation you are dealing with, with a new/current partner and compare it to what you went through with your ex. Chances are, if the situation is less than positive and your new/current partner responds to the situation in a similar way as your ex, that can trigger you and make you want to run for the hills. Not so fast, though. Because that's not fair. Let's discuss.

The journey towards healing can be frustrating and disheartening, as there may be setbacks, unexpected obstacles, and even relapses. However, it's essential to understand that healing is not a linear process; it's a journey with ups and downs. Let's discuss.

Toxic work environments can have a significant impact on the mental and physical health of employees, as well as a company's productivity and turnover rates. It is important for companies to identify and address toxic environments through increased communication, accountability, and addressing the root causes of negative behavior. Let's discuss.

Social media has a significant influence on relationships, both positive and negative. There are many benefits, but there are also many challenges to maintaining healthy relationships online. It is up to individuals to manage their relationship with social media and ensure that they use it in a way that enhances their relationships rather than causes harm. Let's discuss.

Do you have a hard time with being expressive or vulnerable about your feelings and emotions? Do you shut people out when you feel yourself growing close to them? Do you avoid hard conversations or ones that may cause you to feel discomfort? If none of this is you, are you close to anyone who fits any of this? If you said 'yes' to any of these questions, you might be emotionally unavailable. Let's discuss.

We've all lied or withheld information from those we love. In those moments, we even lie to ourselves. If you've ever told someone you lied to them because you didn't want to hurt them or you didn't want them to worry, that in itself is a lie. There's always something deeper. Let's discuss.

Titles in relationship are important for various reasons, but they also cause a lot of anxiety in people for various reason as well. Clarity in where you stand is of the utmost importance, but titles require a whole different level of responsibility that having no title would. Let's discuss.

Nothing in this life comes easy. This is especially true for any sort of relationship. It takes effort to get it and even more effort to maintain it. It's work. But just because it's not easy doesn't mean that it's dysfunctional or unhealthy. Let's discuss.