Shan Howard MSW, LISWThere’s a quiet, almost invisible kind of shame that creeps in when we feel like we’re behind. We don’t often talk about it out loud because it feels embarrassing...
Shan Howard MSW, LISWYou say things like, “Let’s see if they care,” or “If they really wanted to, they would.” At first glance, it might look like a trust issue. But underneath? It’s often a fear of being forgotten, replaced, or ...
Shan Howard MSW, LISWWhat if your mind turned against you—and you couldn’t turn it off? What if one stray thought made you spiral into panic, guilt, shame, and hours of mental gymnastics? That’s OCD. Not being organized. Not liking things “just right.” It’s a mental war zone...
Shan Howard MSW, LISW"I’m just not ready to deal with all that mess right now." How often do we tell ourselves this when confronted by uncomfortable feelings? For many, especially those who have struggled with substance use, this phrase is a familiar refuge—a way to postpone the painful work of facing our emotions....