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Catherine Winter

Catherine Winter is an herbalist, INTJ empath, narcissistic abuse survivor, and PTSD warrior currently based in Quebec's Laurentian mountains. In an informal role as confidant and guide, Catherine has helped countless people work through difficult times in their lives and relationships, including divorce, ageing and death journeys, grief, abuse, and trauma recovery, as they navigate their individual paths towards healing and personal peace.

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12th February 2025

How To Get Over Being Bullied In The Past: 10 Steps To Take

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11th February 2025

12 Petty Complaints That Instantly Reveal A Person Has A Victim Mentality

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10th February 2025

12 Red Flags That Scream “He’s Not The Good Guy You Think He Is”

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6th February 2025

12 Traits Of A Loving Husband Who Is Actually A Hopeless Partner

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5th February 2025

12 Seemingly Innocent Requests Narcissists Make That Are Actually Sinister Power Plays

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4th February 2025

Married couples who make it past the 7-year itch share 12 common characteristics

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3rd February 2025

If you want tomorrow to be the best day it can be, consider 10 key questions before you go to sleep

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3rd February 2025

12 Relationship Deal Breakers That No Self-Respecting Woman Would Tolerate

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30th January 2025

12 Responses Guaranteed To Humble Anyone Who Dares To Patronize You

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29th January 2025

Beware of people who exhibit 12 insincere behaviors

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21st January 2025

If someone is highly self-centered, they’ll engage in 12 selfish behaviors

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20th January 2025

7 Brutally Honest Reasons You Fear Death (And How To Make Peace With It)

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15th January 2025

12 Things A Toxic Person Will Do To Discredit Someone In Public

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14th January 2025

12 blunt reasons it’s better to just end a miserable marriage, for both your sakes

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9th January 2025

12 Signs You’re A Lone Wolf Whose Social Brain Is Wired Differently

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8th January 2025

How To Let Go Of Emotional Baggage That’s Dragging You Down: 8 Effective Tips

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6th January 2025

12 Things That Indicate You’re Using Projection To Disguise Your Own Bad Feelings And Behavior

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3rd January 2025

12 Blunt Reasons You Couldn’t Care Less About Other People’s Problems Anymore

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3rd January 2025

12 Things No One Should Make You Feel Bad For

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2nd January 2025

12 Of The Hardest Parts About Getting Divorced (That No One Wants To Talk About)

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1st January 2025

12 Signs Someone Has Reached Breaking Point With Their Partner

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1st January 2025

People who grew up feeling ugly and unattractive often display 12 behaviors later in life

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31st December 2024

12 Provocative Phrases People Use When They’re Trying To Get A Rise Out Of You

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30th December 2024

If your partner does 14 unmistakable things, they’re probably using deflection to avoid taking responsibility

30th December 2024

People who act tough but are actually pretty spineless display 12 common behaviors

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27th December 2024

If your husband is neglecting you, take 8 steps to get his attention

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27th December 2024

8 Blunt Reasons You Feel Like An Imposter In Your Own Life

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27th December 2024

Classy people use 12 strategies when forced to interact with people they don’t like

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26th December 2024

Why Happy Singles Always Seem More Content Than Unhappy Couples

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26th December 2024

How To Cope When You Miss Your Late Mom Or Dad: 12 Tips That Help

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20th December 2024

People who choose to live without friendship may face 10 significant consequences later on

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19th December 2024

If someone wants to escape their unhappiness, they should ditch 12 common but unhelpful behaviors

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17th December 2024

If someone is a real friend, they will do all 9 of these things

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17th December 2024

If your partner says these 12 things to you, they don’t genuinely respect you

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17th December 2024

12 Subtle Toxic Behaviors That Most People Choose To Ignore Or Excuse

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13th December 2024

What Your Social Media Posts Say About You As A Person

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12th December 2024

10 Places To Look If You Haven’t Found Your Tribe Yet

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12th December 2024

If you want to be a successful person one day, say goodbye to these 12 behaviors

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11th December 2024

Many Couples Don’t Realize They’re Drifting Apart Until These 12 Things Happen

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10th December 2024

People who can’t move past these 12 experiences are severely limiting their lives

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9th December 2024

If you don’t want to become the person you hate, take these 7 steps before it’s too late

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9th December 2024

7 Things You Need To Understand If You’re In Love With A Broken Man

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9th December 2024

12 Phrases Emotionally Mature People Use To Cope With Life’s Difficulties With Grace

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9th December 2024

12 Toxic Traits Of People Who Will Betray You Without Hesitation

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6th December 2024

12 Behaviors That Reveal Someone Is Secretly Struggling Despite Their Wide Smile

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5th December 2024

Whenever You Feel Unworthy, Turn To These 11 Truths For Comfort

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4th December 2024

If you don’t want to be lonely anymore, take these 10 steps to find your tribe

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4th December 2024

9 Things You’re Doing Wrong If You Dread Christmas

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4th December 2024

People who express themselves better through writing than speaking share these 12 unique traits

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3rd December 2024

10 Blunt But Perfectly Valid Reasons You Hate Christmas

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3rd December 2024

Before confronting your family about past hurts, consider these 12 things carefully

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2nd December 2024

12 Habits Every Loving Partner Must Adopt To Ensure Their Relationship Lasts

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2nd December 2024

People who lack class engage in these 12 behaviors regularly

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28th November 2024

Men Who Truly Love Their Partners Would Never Do These 11 Things

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27th November 2024

If you can’t seem to make friends as an adult, you’re probably making these 12 mistakes

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26th November 2024

How To Identify Genuine People In A World Of Fakery: 12 Signs That Reveal All

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22nd November 2024

How To Cope When World Events Leave You Feeling Helpless And Afraid: 10 Reassuring Tips

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22nd November 2024

12 Embarrassing First Impression Mistakes You Probably Don’t Even Know You’re Making

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21st November 2024

People who were bookworms as children develop these 12 traits as adults

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20th November 2024

Loneliness In Childhood Is Often Revealed By These 12 Behaviors In Adults

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19th November 2024

If you don’t want to wish your life away, stop making these 10 mistakes

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19th November 2024

The 10 Rollercoaster Stages Every Person Goes Through When They Fall In Love

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19th November 2024

People who become the best version of themselves after 50 usually adopt these 10 habits

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19th November 2024

Are you really an empath? Or do you just thrive on drama-tainment?

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18th November 2024

People who never get played by others display these 12 behaviors

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15th November 2024

People who didn’t feel truly loved as children experience these 12 struggles as adults

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14th November 2024

12 Signs You’re Becoming The Person You Were Destined To Be

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13th November 2024

11 Thoughts That Would Make You A Better Person If You Chose To Think Them

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13th November 2024

When you’ve got nothing to look forward to in life, do these 13 things to inject some hope and anticipation

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13th November 2024

If your partner is slowly checking out of your relationship, they’ll display these 12 behaviors

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12th November 2024

12 Subtle Signs Someone Is Not Enjoying Your Company

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11th November 2024

12 Behaviors That Show Someone Isn’t As Nice As They Pretend To Be

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11th November 2024

16 Mistakes You Need To Stop Making If Your Life Is Off Track

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8th November 2024

14 Blunt Reasons Why Money Really Doesn’t Buy Happiness

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8th November 2024

People who thrive on drama frequently display these 12 behaviors

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7th November 2024

People who become overly involved in your life display these 12 pushy behaviors

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5th November 2024

12 Signs Your Partner Loves Your Kids More Than They Love You

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5th November 2024

How To Subdue Your Control Freak Tendencies: 8 Tips That Get Straight To The Point

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4th November 2024

11 clumsy questions you should never ask someone who is struggling with their mental health

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1st November 2024

12 Excuses People Make That Keep Them Chained To A Life Of Disappointment

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31st October 2024

If you don’t want to waste your life living for other people, don’t make these 11 mistakes

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31st October 2024

12 Unforgivable Acts That Prove Your Partner Doesn’t Really Love You

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30th October 2024

People who make fun of others share these 12 psychological issues

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30th October 2024

People who can’t handle criticism often react in these 11 childish ways

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29th October 2024

If someone has these 12 traits, they’re a really lovely person

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28th October 2024

If you’ve accomplished these 12 things, you’re more successful than you give yourself credit for

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25th October 2024

People who are deeply selfish often display these 12 involuntary behaviors

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24th October 2024

Men Who Hold Misogynistic Views Usually Display These 12 Traits

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23rd October 2024

People Who Attract Positive Friends Do These 12 Things Differently

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22nd October 2024

People who are winning at life do these 10 smart things

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