Dear Selfless Esteem, I don't have any friends because I'm so old that all of my best friends (and a lot of my peers) have passed away. I'm thankful for my ...

My husband and I have been together now for over 20 years – whilst we get along and are good friends, I feel we simply don’t make time for each other anymore. I can see us getting to the stage when ...

I think everyone can relate to this struggle. Here are some ideas for how to stay positive when you’re having a bad day, but this isn’t an all-inclusive list. I invite my readers to leave comments ...

Will I ever heal from childhood trauma? It’s been decades and I still feel triggered by reminders. It’s affected my work and relationships because I can’t focus and I have relationship issues. You ...

How do I stop feeling so insecure about myself? I’m constantly thinking that everything I do is being watched and judged by others. It’s exhausting. Thanks for bringing up a topic that so many people ...

My son is defiant and disobedient. It’s putting a strain on my marriage. My parents tell me to spank him, but I don’t want to do that. Before I answer your question, I’d like to address safety ...

My dear readers, for the first post of the year, I want to start 2024 with gratitude. Who’s with me? (• •) / “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 ...

That’s a good question. Whether it’s a family member, coworker, or significant other, narcissistic behavior can put a strain on the relationship. Narcissism is a label often used casually, but it’s ...

Does the “Let Them” theory contradict the Bible? Doesn’t the Bible say that we should motivate each other to do good works? It also says to make disciples all over the world. In my life, I’ve even had ...

Hi, I’m Gina Leggio. Having been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 20 years, I’ve observed how the mental health field has emphasized self-esteem. I’ve also noticed how this can be ...

I read recently that going to therapy is helpful because it helps a person work on their problems by talking to a therapist. What’s the work that’s being done, and how can a therapist help? What’s the ...

There are countless, various tips on how to become the best version of yourself, ranging from increasing your level of motivation to disregarding all expectations. This blog post entails the road less ...