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by Michael Parise | Oct 14, 2012
Having been out of the dating game for most of my life (read more about why in my website) I am pretty clueless as to what that scene is like. I imagine some variation exists by age group due to use of social media, texting, and smart phones. Or maybe “dating” in...
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by Michael Parise | Sep 21, 2012
The recent comments of a political candidate that 47% of the American population has become dependent on government assistance and is content with their situation sounds to me a lot like assigning blame. He seems to be saying that somehow our country is “less than”...
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by Michael Parise | Sep 12, 2012
As a highly sensitive person I coped for many decades by compartmentalizing my life. I allowed my brain to process nearly all my emotions and reactions in order not to feel them. I thought I was protecting myself from being overwhelmed by feelings of compassion and...
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by Michael Parise | Sep 5, 2012
My Aunt Virginia, whom I remember with great fondness, had agoraphobia, the fear of public places. It caused her to isolate in her apartment and I’m sure led to my uncle divorcing her. She was a sweet, wonderful woman paralyzed by fear. There are many fears and...
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by Michael Parise | Jul 24, 2012
Do you get depressed during the summer? One would think, especially in the Northeast that winter would be the most depressing season with short days, cold weather and road gridlock resulting from piles of plowed snow. Yet you may actually experience more depression...
