Insecurity in Love: Understanding the Human Heart
Love, the most profound and intricate emotion known to humanity, has the power to uplift, inspire, and transform lives. Yet, amidst its...
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Vanessa May
Jul 28, 20233 min read
Psychology Behind the Sexual Shaming of Women
Sexual shaming of women is a complex and multifaceted issue that has been the subject of significant research and discussion. It involves...
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Vanessa May
Jul 14, 20233 min read
Depression and Anxiety Post COVID
Depression and anxiety have become increasingly prevalent mental health concerns in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has...
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Vanessa May
Jun 23, 20213 min read
Mermaids on Land: A Visit to Cassadaga
I’ve lived in the Central Florida area for more than 30 years and ever since I was in high school I remember people talking about...
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Vanessa May
May 19, 20212 min read
Enough is Enough with Sexual Violence
I am sitting on the back porch. It is an unusual mid-May afternoon in Florida. It is windy and cooler. My friends think the pandemic has...
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Vanessa May
May 12, 20212 min read
Paying Attention To How Others Make You Feel
About a year ago, I met up with a friend I had not seen in almost a decade. We grabbed a drink and some appetizers at a chilled wine bar....
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Vanessa May
Apr 28, 20213 min read
People Pleasing Checklist - What's Your Rating?
I am a big Taylor Swift fan. When her Miss Americana movie came out in 2020, I was ready. I didn’t expect to watch such an intimate...
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Vanessa May
Apr 15, 20214 min read
7 Steps On How To Find Your Purpose
When I was about 9 years old, I started designing dresses after school. I started bringing them to class and showing my classmates. One...
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Vanessa May
Mar 24, 20212 min read
When Expectations Rob Your Happiness
One of the hardest questions Buddha asked is, what makes you the happiest? Oftentimes the things that make us the happiest are the things...
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Vanessa May
Mar 11, 20213 min read
Is It Good Advice? Or Someone Controlling You?
I am pretty good at my job. I have many years of experience and I make decisions based on knowledge, data and instinct. I was in a...
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Vanessa May
Feb 17, 20213 min read
People Reflect What They Feel Inside
I had just gotten home from a long business trip. It had been weeks of being on the go. Multiple cities and different continents. The...
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Vanessa May
Feb 2, 20213 min read
Reaching Out When It's Been a While
I met up with my friend and confided to him about a tough situation I was dealing with. I share with him my plans and he clearly...
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Vanessa May
Jan 20, 20213 min read
When The Voices Scream, Quiet Your Mind
It’s early. The house is quiet and I am getting a head start on the day. Like always there is so much to do and there seems to be so...
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Vanessa May
Jan 5, 20212 min read
Self-Criticism Is Toxic And Will Rob Your Mental Strength
Here I was, signing divorce papers again. It wasn’t my first rodeo, but the stakes were higher. I was trying to be brave and on the...
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Vanessa May
Dec 23, 20203 min read
Stop Giving Your Time Away - It's The One Thing You Can't Buy
I was chatting with a friend about dating. He thinks I should open some online profiles to see what kinds of guys I meet. Online dating...
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Vanessa May
Dec 7, 20203 min read
We Attract The Love We Think We Deserve
I like to find interesting quotes on Pinterest, and one night I found, “we accept the love we think we deserve.” I had gone through a...
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Vanessa May
Dec 1, 20203 min read
The Strength in Asking for Help
I lay on the sidewalk not knowing if I could move. Lilo was startled, her leash tangled between both our legs. I could hear the cars...
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Vanessa May
Nov 24, 20203 min read
When Shared Custody Leaves You Alone For The Holidays
I wake up at 5am and start getting my hiking gear ready. I take a deep breath knowing I am pushing myself to the limit today - both...
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Vanessa May
Nov 11, 20202 min read
Sunsets are proof that endings can be beautiful
The airline attendant made the last call to board the flight out of NY Laguardia to Orlando. I was heading home after three days in the...
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Vanessa May
Nov 7, 20203 min read
I went to bed feeling grateful my daughter had white skin
Four years ago I went to bed feeling grateful my daughter had white skin and that she looked like the poster image of an “All American”...
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