I've come to realize that my clients value knowing that they're not alone in their suffering. So, for that reason, I offer these confessions on behalf of anyone who is chronically ill or struggling in their body.

People have peculiar ways of helping themselves. I don’t blame them. We learned how to care for ourselves from our parents and caregivers. If we weren’t taught skillful ways…

As a therapist, I have clients come into my office and say, "I don't have anything to talk about," or "nothing happened this week." I know that's probably not true…