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Melinda Velasquez, M.A., MCLC
Jul 27, 202323 min read
Blog Post #7: Tales of a Codependent Empath
I am an Empath. Although many people don’t capitalize the word Empath, I choose to when I am speaking about being one because to me it’s...
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Melinda Velasquez, M.A., MCLC
Jul 27, 202323 min read
Blog Post #7: Tales of a Codependent Empath
I am an Empath. Although many people don’t capitalize the word Empath, I choose to when I am speaking about being one because to me it’s...
114 views
Melinda Velasquez, M.A., MCLC
Jun 16, 20236 min read
Blog Post #6: Happy Heavenly Father's Day
Dear, Dad, I thought a lot about what I wanted to share about you here and how I could make it different than what I have written about...
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Melinda Velasquez, M.A., MCLC
Apr 11, 202311 min read
Blog Post #4: The Power of Four Simple Letters
As I have done in my book and in this blog, I will continue to use myself as a case study of sorts. Using my lived experiences to...
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Melinda Velasquez, M.A., MCLC
Mar 15, 202316 min read
Blog Post #3: Moving Away from Fear Towards Love and Healing
It was August of 2007, the first night of class in graduate school. I entered the classroom full of excitement mixed with a healthy dose...
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Melinda Velasquez, M.A., MCLC
Mar 3, 202322 min read
Blog Post #2: The Elephant and the Albatross
Trigger Warning: This post discusses chemical dependency, emotional abuse and neglect; I will add a list of resources I have found to be...
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