The United States is facing a worrisome trend in declining life expectancy. In 2014, life expectancy reached a peak of 78.9 years but has been steadily decreasing ever since, with the most recent figure standing at 76.4 years. Surprisingly, this decline predates the COVID-19 pandemic, as revealed by the Washington Post in a comprehensive …
Dealing with Resentment in the Face of Inheritance Dear Therapist, I find myself struggling with resentment and hurt due to my mother’s decision regarding my younger brother’s inheritance. He is currently in prison, and when he is released, he will be in his late 50s with no assets and limited job prospects as a result …
The crack epidemic, once a prominent chapter in history, has now become a larger-than-life tale in our collective consciousness. As time passes, our memories of this era become skewed, influenced by the accounts of law-enforcement officials, politicians, and pundits who dominated the conversation. However, most of these individuals were not personally affected by the epidemic …