The Hidden Psychological Toll of Chronic Illness
Your 20s and 30s are culturally branded as the “prime of your life”—a time defined by relentless hustle, spontaneous adventures, and building a foundation for the future. But what happens when you have spent your formative years battling a debilitating disease? For young adults who contracted a severe chronic illness in their youth and are […]
The Radio Station
You turned off the radio because you no longer knew what you liked. That sounds like a small thing. It is not. For decades, the soundtrack of your daily life was negotiated. The station in the car. The volume at dinner. The background noise of a home built around two people. And now you are […]
Solitude vs. Isolation: Does Alone Time Serve You or Hurt You?
The American Psychiatric Association stated that more than 38% of Americans have mental health related goals for the 2026 new year based on a monthly survey poll (American, 2026). As everyone enters the new year and embarks on their 2026 goals, the team at AIM Counseling, Wellness, and Consulting want to bring up an important […]