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, 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, LISWHave you ever asked yourself: Who am I outside of my responsibilities? Am I chasing a life I truly want, or one that was expected of me? When was the last time I felt truly...
Shan Howard MSW, LISWWhy is it easier to believe our worst thoughts about ourselves than to accept a simple compliment? If you've ever felt awkward, undeserving, or even anxious when someone praises you, you're not alone...