If you’ve ever whispered the words, “My mom drinks too much,” to yourself, know that you’re not alone—and your feelings are valid. Whether you’re in your twenties, forties, or older, watching a parent struggle with alcohol use can stir up an overwhelming mix of sadness, frustration, guilt, and helplessness. As the adult daughter of a…
Supporting a sister who is battling alcohol addiction can feel overwhelming and emotionally exhausting. Watching someone you love face such a challenge while trying to figure out how to truly help them can leave you feeling powerless. However, your care and involvement can make an enormous difference. If your sister is struggling with alcohol use…
Do women get addicted to alcohol faster than men? Studies show that women start to have alcohol-related problems sooner and at lower drinking amounts than men. On average, women weigh less than men. Also, alcohol resides predominantly in body water, and pound for pound, women have less water in their bodies than men. At Women’s…
Alcohol affects women’s bodies differently than men’s due to differences in metabolism, body composition, and hormone levels. Understanding how does alcohol affect women’s bodies can empower women to make informed choices about their health. From hormonal fluctuations to liver damage and increased mental health risks, the effects of alcohol on the female body are significant…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is often misunderstood and misrepresented in mainstream culture. Many people think of OCD as a personality quirk or a harmless fixation on cleanliness or organization. You’ve probably heard someone say, “I’m so OCD about this,” when they rearrange their desk or color-coordinate their closet. But this pop culture portrayal misses the…
Picture a professional sitting in a Zoom meeting, eyes focused, listening intently. Now imagine a pen moving so fast it looks like a metronome caught in a battle of relentless note-taking. That was me the first time I learned about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. TMS. I’m not an inventor. I wish I were, but my evidence-based…
Almost everyone has experienced occasional periods of “feeling down.” Still, when depression lingers and becomes disruptive to daily living, it can lead to broken relationships, a failure to meet work or personal obligations, or even substance use to cope with the feelings. For many women in America, mental health conditions like depression often intertwine with…
If your wife is struggling with alcohol addiction, it can be a daunting and emotional experience. Questions may race through your mind as you try to figure out how to help an alcoholic wife without causing further harm or enabling her behavior. The balance between love and support, protecting your boundaries, and encouraging her to…
Recognizing alcohol dependence in someone close to you can be heartbreaking. It isn’t always about how much they drink, but more about how their drinking influences their behavior, emotions, and overall way of life. For family members and friends, it can be distressing to observe signs that someone is an alcoholic. Understanding what to look…
If you’re a woman in Colorado seeking treatment for addiction or managing co-occurring mental health conditions, learning how to set healthy boundaries is a vital part of your healing process. Boundaries help create a sense of safety and self-respect, especially for women who have experienced trauma. They allow us to define what is acceptable in…
