Grief is a powerful, complex, and deeply personal experience that we all encounter at various points in our lives. It is not limited to the loss of a loved one. It encompasses a wide spectrum of losses, including the end of a relationship, loss of health, or the death of a pet. Regardless of the source, the pain of grief is real and profound.
Even if you’ve experienced panic attacks yourself, it can be difficult to tell when someone around you is having one. Your loved one may be experiencing a panic attack if: They’re flushed, sweating, or otherwise appear to be hot (for example, they might have taken off an outer layer of clothing). They’re shivering or shaking...
It’s easy for adults to forget what adolescence was like. The frustrations of figuring out the sometimes-foreign world around us combined with the cocktail of raging hormones that set our emotions off at the drop of a hat. Man, being a kid was hard
In combination with greater awareness and visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in society and the media, has helped LGBTQ teens find the courage to come out to their families and friends. Though it is easier for teens to come out today than in generations past, that does not mean they do not need support, and plenty of it. Here are a few important ways you can support LGBTQ teens in coming out: