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Seeing with the Heart: How The Little Prince Teaches Us to be Our True Selves

by Michelle Faler

Shellton’s Tip: This article contains spoilers for the 2015 film adaptation of The Little Prince. If you don’t want it spoiled for you, come back and see us after you’ve watched the movie.

Back in March, I was delighted to become a co-host for Family Movie Fridays. We watch family-friendly movies on the third Friday of each month. We also discuss these films on Twitter and Facebook.

5 Physical Symptoms of Anxiety That May Surprise You (And 5 Ways to Ease Them)

by Michelle Faler

Important Note: I’m not a medical professional. I’m just a person with Generalized Anxiety Disorder sharing my experiences. The symptoms I describe may be caused by medical issues other than anxiety. It’s crucial to see your doctor for a proper diagnosis.

You can’t sleep, you can’t eat…Your throat is tight, you can’t breathe…Your heart beats in double time

Confronting the Evil Monkey: How Family Guy Helped Me Better Understand My Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Evil Monkey from Family Guy with text "Confronting the Evil Monkey"

by Michelle Faler

Note: My experience with anxiety may differ from yours. For example, while I can drink coffee and beer in moderation, some people with anxiety disorders can’t consume any caffeine or alcohol. Let me know in the comments how you experience anxiety and what effective ways you’ve learned to manage it. Also, Family Guy often pushes buttons about sensitive topics to make satirical points. Please proceed with caution if you think this show or descriptions of it may trigger or upset you.

For twenty years, I’ve laughed and gasped at the boundary-pushing animated sitcom Family Guy. When I first saw the outrageous Griffin family, I thought they were an offensive, lazy rip off of my beloved Simpsons. After giving the show a second chance, I found that beneath its vomit-stained surface, there is some surprising emotional depth.

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