Brenda D. Minge - Pain Management & Trauma Therapy

12/06/2025

Points to ponder

12/06/2025

Saturday morning giggles

12/06/2025

I’m saying it louder for the folks in the back…

When God / the universe takes out the trash, don’t go dumpster diving!
When you ask God/Universe to remove negative toxic people, relationships and situations from your life you have to be willing to permanently cut the ties and let them go... don't chase after them …. just wish them well, take a deep breath and just let it go. Mourn the loss, cry, scream and yell if it helps but …. let them go because you deserve better. Do not invite them back into your life.

12/05/2025

12/05/2025

Holidays can bring out the worst in people due to financial stressors, holiday gatherings, and life in general. Here’s some suggestions to keep the situation from blowing sky high.

Holidays can bring out the worst in people due to financial stressors, holiday gatherings, and life in general. Here’s some suggestions to keep the situation...

12/05/2025

Friday morning giggles

12/05/2025

I will be the first to admit I am old and I am old-fashioned. What is this nonsense about relationships “taking a break”? Last time I looked there were no “PAUSE” buttons or “TIME OUTS” called in a relationship… you are either in or you are out. If you have doubts or concerns in your relationship sit down and have an adult conversation with your spouse/ partner/significant other.
1. Agree to speak openly, honestly, without raising your voice or disrespecting each other.
2. Do not get caught up in the blame game.
3. Put the ego aside and discuss the issues.
4. Do not keep score or be a “right fighter” (arguing just to be right no matter what)
5. When you finish, tell them you appreciate their honesty
I would recommend using “active listening” – I understand when I say or do ### it hurts you and makes you feel ###. This allows everyone to feel heard, acknowledged and respected. If things get tense walk away – never resort to name calling, raised voices or violence. Once you raise you voice you have lost the battle! Sometimes 2 people are better as friends instead of being in a relationship. Its better to be alone than to be in a loveless or empty relationship.
You entered into the relationship as friends so part as friends.

12/04/2025

12/04/2025

Discussing living the label. Positive self-talk, compliments, and healthy self-esteem.

Discussing living the label. Positive self-talk, compliments, and healthy self-esteem.

12/04/2025

The nice thing about true friends is that on the days that your burdens are too heavy they help you carry them. On the days you’ve lost faith in your self and everything else, they are there to encourage you lift you up and keep the faith for you. When you inconsolable and in tears, they are there holding you crying with you and comforting you. And on joyous occasions they are there to celebrate with you, never jealous, or envious of your good luck, and good fortune. I am so blessed to be surrounded by many people like this, that I am honored to call my dear sweet friends.