When we experience heartbreak, it can feel as painful as any physical wound. And that’s not just a metaphor—research shows that our brain processes heartbreak similarly to physical pain. In many ways, losing love is like facing a real, tangible loss, one that can leave us grappling with a profound sense of emptiness and hurt. But why does heartbreak feel so deeply painful, and how can we navigate this emotional upheaval to find healing? The Science of Heartbreak: What Happens in the Brain? When we fall in love, our brain produces a surge of chemicals, including dopamine and oxytocin, which make us feel happy, secure, and even a little addicted to our partner. This powerful chemical bond means that when a relationship ends, our brain has to adjust to a sudden drop in these feel-good chemicals, similar to withdrawal. MRI studies have shown that the brain’s response to a breakup activates the same pain centers triggered by physical injury. In other words, heartbreak is not “just in your head”—it’s a genuine neurochemical response that can affect both your mind and body. Why Heartbreak Can Feel Like Grieving Heartbreak can mirror the experience of grief. Just as with any loss, we may go through stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and eventually acceptance. This process helps our minds and hearts adjust to a new reality without the person we once cherished. However, unlike other forms of grief, heartbreak often brings a sense of rejection, sparking self-doubt, confusion, and even shame. We may find ourselves asking, “What did I do wrong?” or “Why wasn’t I enough?” This self-questioning is natural but can amplify the pain if we don’t address it in healthy ways. Coping with Heartbreak: Steps Toward Healing Acknowledge the Pain, Don’t Suppress It One of the most important steps to healing is allowing yourself to feel the full extent of your emotions. Many people try to “stay strong” by bottling up their feelings, but suppressing pain often leads to longer-lasting effects. Give yourself permission to mourn and let the feelings flow—whether that means crying, talking to a friend, or even journaling. Seek Out Your Support Network Heartbreak can feel isolating, but reaching out to friends, family, or a support group can make a world of difference. Surrounding yourself with people who care about you reinforces the idea that you’re not alone. Sometimes, just knowing others have gone through similar experiences can be comforting. Practice Self-Compassion It’s easy to turn your pain inward, blaming yourself for what went wrong. But self-compassion is essential. Try to reframe your thoughts—focus on what you’ve learned from the relationship and remind yourself that everyone’s journey in love is unique. Forgive yourself for any perceived mistakes, and remember that heartbreak does not define your worth. Engage in New Activities and Rediscover Your Identity When we’re in a relationship, especially a long-term one, it’s common to merge parts of our identity with our partner’s. After a breakup, finding yourself again can be one of the most healing things you can do. Try a new hobby, return to activities you loved before, or set a new personal goal. Each new experience can help build a new, stronger foundation for your life. Mindfulness and Meditation Meditation and mindfulness can be powerful tools for easing emotional pain. Techniques like deep breathing, guided visualization, or even a simple mindfulness exercise can help reduce anxiety and bring your mind to the present, rather than dwelling on the past. Consider Professional Help For some, heartbreak can trigger depressive symptoms or even trauma. If your grief feels overwhelming or persistent, seeking the help of a therapist can provide coping strategies and emotional support tailored to your situation. Therapy can be a safe space to process emotions and find a renewed sense of hope. Discover Why We Only Fall in Love with 3 People in Our Lifetime – Each one for a Specific Reason Real Stories of Heartbreak and Healing Many people have shared their stories of heartbreak and healing, finding strength in their vulnerability. For example, Sarah, who went through a painful divorce, found solace in rediscovering her passion for art. “After my breakup, painting became my therapy. Every brushstroke helped me process the sadness and find beauty in my new life,” she shared. John, who lost his first love in his early twenties, reflected, “It took years to fully let go, but I eventually found peace. Looking back, that relationship taught me so much about who I am and what I value. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without it.” These personal journeys show that, while heartbreak is painful, it can also be a powerful catalyst for growth and self-discovery. Finding Meaning Beyond the Heartache Heartbreak, though challenging, can help us develop resilience and wisdom. While it’s normal to feel lost and empty at first, over time, many find a renewed sense of purpose and direction. The end of one relationship can open doors to new, more fulfilling experiences. And, importantly, healing from heartbreak doesn’t mean we forget or disregard our past love. Instead, it’s about creating space in our hearts for new connections and a stronger, more compassionate version of ourselves. Embracing the Journey Forward Heartbreak is one of life’s hardest experiences, but it’s also one of the most universal. By understanding the psychological roots of this pain, we can approach it with patience, compassion, and a focus on healing. The journey isn’t easy, but each step forward brings us closer to a new chapter filled with possibilities we never could have imagined. Heartbreak may feel like the end of the world, but as countless people have learned, it’s also the beginning of something beautiful: a deeper connection with oneself, and a more resilient heart ready to embrace love again.

The weaponization of the U.S. Department of Justice against purported enemies of the Biden-Harris administration is nothing new. The Department’s persecution of pro-life advocates, praying grandmothers, and fathers of young children under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (while routinely ignoring arson and vandalism at crisis pregnancy centers chargeable under the same law) is hard to deny. But the Department’s meritless criminal prosecution of Dr. Eithan Haim, a whistleblowing physician who exposed covert gender medicine procedures inflicted on minors at Texas Children’s Hospital — performed in violation of state law — is an outrageous abuse of its law enforcement authority. The principal wrongdoer in Dr. Haim’s case — leading the charge in his criminal prosecution for alleged violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) — is Assistant United States Attorney Tina Ansari, a Democratic donor who targeted Haim in part during a time when her law license had been suspended by the Texas Bar for failure to pay her bar dues. As legal scholar Ed Whelan has correctly pointed out, the only reason Haim was targeted was because “he ran afoul of the transgender ideology that dominates” the current presidential administration. But now, in pleadings filed by Dr. Haim’s lawyers and in separate complaints filed by a former DOJ lawyer with both the State Bar of Texas and the Justice Department’s Office of Professional Responsibility, Ansari is accused of having “knowingly sponsored false information” to the federal grand jury that indicted Haim and of having “knowingly misled a tribunal and presented deliberately misleading information to a grand jury.” In other words, she wasn’t just practicing law on a suspended license. She is charged with lying to the grand jury to get Haim indicted — itself a violation of federal law. As journalist Christopher Rufo reported, Dr. Haim knew the hospital “secretly continued to perform transgender medical interventions, including the use of implantable puberty blockers, on minor children” after it assured the public it was no longer engaging in such medically dangerous and risky actions. Haim did not disclose the name of any patients, or any personally identifiable medical information protected by federal law under HIPAA (42 U.S.C. §§1320d-6). The Justice Department didn’t care. It charged Haim with criminally violating HIPAA anyway, arguing that he had disclosed “individually identifiable health information,” something explicitly prohibited by HIPAA. The punishment for such a conviction? Up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The original grand jury indictment claimed he had obtained HIPAA-protected patient medical information through “false pretenses.” Haim had, allegedly, accessed the medical records after he completed his surgical rotation at Texas Children’s Hospital in January 2021 and had no more patients there. But, according to the ethics complaints and a motion for grand jury material filed by Haim’s lawyers, Haim did still have patients at the hospital, and Ansari and other government prosecutors knew it. That would have made his access of patient records entirely legal under HIPAA. The hospital provided records to the government showing that Haim continued to treat patients at the hospital after his residency was over, during the time when the grand jury indictment claims he wasn’t treating any patients and had no legal right to access patient records. All of this is also apparent in a “Superseding Indictment” Ansari filed on Oct. 10 that, as the defense points out, deletes all references to Haim accessing patient records when he was supposedly no longer treating patients at the hospital. Yet the new indictment still claims he obtained those records under “false pretenses.” As a result, Haim’s lawyers asked the court to provide them with access to all of the materials the grand jury considered when it issued the original indictment. Why? Because the documents would likely show that the hospital told Ansari that Haim was continuing to treat patients at the hospital when she was making presentations to the grand jury claiming the opposite. Grand jury materials are secret under applicable federal rules of criminal procedure. But the grand jury materials should be released in this case, says Haim’s lawyers, under the exceptions provided in the rules, to determine if the government “knowingly” sponsored “false information before the grand jury” and if that false information was “capable” of “influencing the grand jury’s decision.” The lawyers are right when they tell the court that if “the government has made material misleading statements to the grand jury, the defense should be permitted to review the relevant grand jury material.” Haim has also filed a “Show Cause” motion asking the court to issue an order against Ansari for “engaging in the practice of law with a suspended law license.” The motion says she was administratively suspended on Sept. 1 for not paying her bar dues. She responded that she remedied this problem as of Sept. 19. But as Haim’s attorneys point out, Ansari was signing and filing pleadings in the case during her suspension, which violates the Texas Code of Professional Conduct, the court’s own rules, and the internal rules of the Justice Department that direct DOJ lawyers to immediately cease their representation of the government during such a lapse. Not surprisingly, Ansari is a big donor to Democrat candidates, having contributed a total of $11,350, which is quite a bit of money for a career civil service employee. Mind you, there is nothing illegal about those donations, but as the complaint filed against her with the Office of Professional Responsibility at DOJ states, it raises serious questions on whether “her specific ideological or political view as it related to the highly controversial issues in this prosecution” biased her judgment and prompted her to mislead a federal grand jury. WATCH: Election Wire on DailyWire+ The pursuit of Dr. Haim is simply outrageous. As one of Haim’s principal lawyers, Marcella Burke, told us, “DOJ has charged Dr. Haim with a non-existent crime. At a charitable minimum, this is a reckless prosecution and at its extreme, it is malicious prosecution.” The fact that the indictment hasn’t been dropped indicates what’s really going on here. Because Haim didn’t release any personal medical information about any patient, something HIPAA prevents, the new indictment now charges him with allegedly acting to “cause malicious harm” to the hospital and its physicians. And what is the “malicious harm” Haim caused? Apparently, the Justice Department believes that he inflicted “malicious harm” by letting the public know that a children’s hospital was lying when it claimed it was no longer inflicting transgender medical abuse on its minor patients and that the hospital was violating Texas law. That is a prosecution based on politics and ideology, not the law and the interests of justice or, for that matter, of the public at large. While the prosecution continues against Dr. Haim, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Texas Children’s Hospital for performing gender “affirming” medicine in violation of state law. The Lonestar State has outlawed hormone replacement therapy for minors and other forms of “gender-affirming care,” if that type of mistreatment can be called “care.” AG Paxton has warned that “doctors who continue to provide these harmful ‘gender transition’ drugs and treatments will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.” If his claim is true, Dr. Haim should be praised for exposing wrongdoing at Texas Children’s Hospital. Instead, he faces a federal criminal indictment. Sadly, the U.S. Justice Department’s view of law enforcement now appears to be driven by politics, not justice. * * * Hans von Spakovsky and Sarah Parshall Perry are senior legal fellows in The Heritage Foundation’s Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies. The views expressed in this piece are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

Alyssa Farah Griffin announced to her fawning cohosts on ABC’s “The View” on Tuesday that, for the first time in her life, she had voted for a Democrat in a presidential election. Griffin worked in former President Donald Trump’s White House but exited quickly in the aftermath of the January 6 riot on Capitol Hill — and despite still claiming to be a Republican, she has spent a fair amount of her time on the ABC midday talk show attacking Trump and any other elected Republican who stands with him. On Tuesday, as Americans went to the polls to choose between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Griffin admitted that she’d crossed party lines to vote for Harris. Cohost Whoopi Goldberg kicked off the conversation by asking Griffin how she felt about the election, and Griffin said she was “anxious but hopeful.” “I’ve been — four years ago today, I was in the White House with Donald Trump on Election Night. I was there standing next to one of his cabinet officials when Arizona was called for Joe Biden and when it became increasingly clear that he was gonna lose,” she said, adding that she had believed he “deserved to lose” and had hoped that Republicans would spend the next four years “rebuilding” but without Trump. When that didn’t happen, she admitted, “For the first time in my life, I voted for a Democrat. I voted for Kamala Harris.” WATCH: The View has an Election Day therapy session.Faux conservative Alyssa Farah Griffin says she's "anxious, but hopeful" and finally admits she's a Kamala supporter: "For the first time in my life I voted for a Democrat. I voted for Kamala Harris."The liberals cheer and praise her pic.twitter.com/M4jycHVT2s — Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) November 5, 2024 Sara Haines responded to Griffin’s admission, saying, “I think that is a big move for you as someone who has been a Republican for your whole life … I think of it less as voting for a Democrat and more for you voting for a democracy … so I commend you for that.” MATT WALSH’S ‘AM I RACIST?’ NOW STREAMING ON DAILYWIRE+ WATCH: Whoopi proclaims parents who voted for Trump aren't allowed to speak any more:"I don't want to hear any more parents out there nervous about what their children are being taught, frightened by drag queens reading books to your kids…I don't want to hear from you any more!" pic.twitter.com/N68J6pNoyO — Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) November 5, 2024 Goldberg wrapped up the segment, lashing out at Trump voters and claiming that they no longer had the right to speak because she was tired of listening to them complain about what their kids might be taught in schools — despite the fact that what they have been fighting against has primarily been gender ideology and pornographic materials accessible to preschoolers and elementary-aged students. WATCH: Whoopi proclaims parents who voted for Trump aren't allowed to speak any more:"I don't want to hear any more parents out there nervous about what their children are being taught, frightened by drag queens reading books to your kids…I don't want to hear from you any more!" pic.twitter.com/N68J6pNoyO — Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) November 5, 2024 “I don’t want to hear any more parents out there nervous about what their children are being taught, frightened by drag queens reading books to your kids,” she complained. “I don’t want to hear from you anymore!”

MSNBC viewers were treated to a trailer for the hit Daily Wire documentary “Am I Racist?” while they were watching “The Rachel Maddow Show” last night. Rachel Maddow was discussing the upcoming presidential election before the show cut to commercial and the “Am I Racist?” ad played, as a recorded clip circulating on X showed. The “Am I Racist?” ad also played during a break from Joy Reid’s show “The ReidOut.”  Daily Wire got an ad spot on Rachel Maddow’s show tonight for their movie “Am I Racist?” ??? Incredible ? pic.twitter.com/u0X5AVfegM — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 5, 2024 It wasn’t just Maddow. @realDailyWire got an ad for "Am I Racist?" on @JoyAnnReid too. I bet Joy is super excited about the movie @MattWalshBlog! https://t.co/kxldMsWbui pic.twitter.com/00iJ0ghhyB — Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) November 5, 2024 The movie’s star Matt Walsh shared a screenshot of one irate reaction that said, “Why the flying f*** did I see a trailer for that f***ing Matt Walsh pseudo-movie on MSNBC? Jesus f***,” with the eyeroll emoji. Walsh’s caption said, “Sorry I thought you guys would like it.” “That post alone was worth whatever the ad spend was lol,” one commenter said, while so many others complimented Walsh and The Daily Wire’s expert-level trolling prowess. “It’s so easy to trigger liberals… and it’s free entertainment,” another person agreed. MATT WALSH’S ‘AM I RACIST?’ NOW STREAMING ON DAILYWIRE+ The podcast host also mentioned how the MSNBC audience is exactly the same people who should be watching the film. “Really want to thank Rachel Maddow for helping us get the word out! MSNBC’s viewers all support the DEI candidate so we figured they’d be interested in our DEI film,” he wrote in another tweet. The ad on MSNBC was the latest troll from Walsh to promote his film. Earlier this year at the Democratic National Convention, Walsh appeared in character as a DEI expert on national TV and also got leftist reporter Don Lemon to promote his Project2025 flyers, which actually just directed people to “Am I Racist?”  The face of Walsh’s character also crashed ESPN’s “College Gameday” in September. “Am I Racist?” is the most successful release in DailyWire+ history, performing even better on its first day of streaming than previous hits including Matt Walsh’s 2022 documentary “What is a Woman?” and the comedy “Lady Ballers” in 2023. Even before it headed to the DailyWire+ streaming platform, “Am I Racist?” was a huge success as the company’s first theatrical release for an in-house production. It outperformed expectations at the box office, grossing more than $12 million and debuting in the top five films in the country on its opening weekend. “Am I Racist?” also became the top-grossing documentary of the decade.  The film featured Walsh going undercover in the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to expose the grift of the race hustlers profiting off people’s emotions through deception. “Am I Racist?” has a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes with more than 2,500 verified reviews. If you missed the theatrical release of “Am I Racist?” or if you want to watch the film again, you can do so now by becoming a DailyWire+ member.

Everyone celebrates Christmas in their own way. That said, I can’t imagine the holiday season without Mariah Carey. Thanks to her hit classic All I Want For Christmas is You, she’s cemented herself as the Queen of Christmas. You’ll find all sorts of jokes about Carey “dethawing” just in time for her holiday debut each year, and the singer herself absolutely loves them. Even she gets in on the fun by making videos of her own. That said, these videos aren’t the only way Carey is celebrating this year. The beloved star recently shared that her very own wax figure has been added to a special section at Madam Tussauds in New York City. Now, I know what you might be thinking: “Wax figures rarely look accurate.” Which, honestly, is a fair reaction. But that’s what makes Carey’s new wax figure so amazing — the two look identical next to each other! In fact, I challenge you to guess which one is the real Carey… View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mariah Carey (@mariahcarey) I’ll be honest… I totally guessed wrong. While I thought the real Carey was dressed in red, she’s actually the one in the gorgeous dark dress. Mind-blowing, right? “This is the best one I’ve seen, yet!” someone shares in the comments, with another admitting, “Why did I think it was just two pics?” Who is the Real Mariah Carey? Fans Can’t Get Over the Singer’s New Wax Figure This iconic wax figure is just one of many in Madame Tussauds’ Seasons of New York City exhibit. So, if you want to admire this seasonal holiday display in person, now is the perfect time. Other celebs you can expect to see include Selena Gomez and Drew Berrymore! “Finally found someone to help me out with the toy delivery this year!” Carey jokes in the caption of her post. “Thank you Madame Tussauds New York.” This story’s featured image is by CBS Photo Archive / Getty Image. The post Mariah Carey Unveils New Wax Lookalike At Madam Tussauds & Fans Can’t Tell Who’s Who! appeared first on InspireMore.

These cupcake decorators might be talented, but can they do their jobs blindfolded? That’s what workers at Crave Cupcakes decided to find out in a hilarious video for social media! Employees from all different levels of experience got involved in this goofy challenge, including people from Marketing and Accounting. Some participants surprised us with their skills, while others did exactly as well as you’d expect. Each employee was asked to follow a very simple set of instructions for this challenge. They would have to apply frosting and sprinkles to one cupcake while blindfolded. While this sounds easy enough, some people definitely struggled to complete the task! Watch the video here. @cravecupcakes No cupcakes were harmed in the making of this video #cupcakes #icing #challenge #localbakery ♬ original sound – Crave Cupcakes One person stood out as the winner of this challenge: a specialty cake coordinator who’s been in the business for 20 years. Even though they were blindfolded, they still managed to apply frosting to their cupcake almost perfectly! Of course, this contestant had a clear advantage over other workers with less experience. An employee from Accounting was barely able to get even a dollop of frosting onto their cupcake. Someone from Marketing had the same issue. Although these two arguably did the worst in the challenge, they were definitely the funniest to watch! Accounting was the fan favorite. Over seven million people have viewed this hysterical blindfolded cupcake decorating contest. Commenters especially loved the attempt from Accounting! Screengrab from TikTok “I don’t think Accounting needed the blindfold y’all,” joked one user. Another wrote, “Accounting is just saving costs.” Someone who surprised a lot of viewers with their talent was a participant who’d been working in retail for two years. Although her cupcake wasn’t perfect, the fact that she managed to apply a generous amount of frosting neatly while blindfolded was very impressive! Watching this video gave us a new appreciation for people who decorate cupcakes for a living. It’s way harder than it looks! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Bakery Challenges Their Workers To Decorate A Cupcake Blindfolded & Silliness Ensues appeared first on InspireMore.

There are some people who seem as though they were born to participate in marathons. If you’re like me, then you are not one of those people. That said, if there is anything in this world that could convince me to reconsider, it would be Becks the NYC Marathon dog. This sweet pup is truly the definition of a good boy. He lives in New York City with his loving human, Cait. She shares lots of fun videos of the duo, but some of her best happen during a popular marathon. Every year, since at least 2021, Cait has taken the time to cheer on folks in the NYC Marathon. Best of all, she doesn’t go alone. You can always find Becks right by her side, and he’s always just as excited to greet runners as Cait herself. Okay, so there’s a good chance he’s even more excited than her! Each year, Cait chooses a different theme for their signs, and this year had Becks getting so many “boops!” See for yourself in the insanely adorable video below! @beckhamthegolden Best. boops. ever. Congrats NYC Marathoners!! You did it #boop #nycmarathon #nycmarathon2024 #nyc #newyorkcity ♬ Everybody Wants To Rule The World X Electric Love – darcy stokes Cait’s sign is simple: Just a cardboard box with the words “Boop for Zoomies” written on it. But what else do you need? I know if I saw that sign, there’s a good chance that’s where the race would end for me. But, of course, these marathon runners have the strength needed to only give Becks a single “boop” before continuing on, now much happier than before. Meet Becks, the Beloved Dog Who Loves to Cheer On Runners in the NYC Marathon Want to see Becks during the previous marathons? You’re in luck! The video below highlights some of his best moments over the years. But be warned: You might want to enter a marathon (or adopt a Golden Retriever) after this! Not that anyone could blame you, of course… @beckhamthegolden Stressful day, so here are some of our favorite NYC Marathon moments over the years to help get you through #nycmarathon #nyc #newyorkcity #nycmarathon2024 ♬ Evergreen – Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners “He’s like, ‘wow they all came to love on me? this is great!'” someone in the comment section of the viral video shares, with another adding, “This pup was basically working as a therapy dog that day for those runners!! So amazing.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post NYC Marathon Runners Awarded With “Boops” From Perfectly Adorable Golden Retriever appeared first on InspireMore.

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A viral post shared on X claims Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin purportedly said Democrats won’t certify the election if 2024 Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump wins. ?BREAKING: Jamie Raskin said, “Let folks cast their votes for Trump if that’s their choice. But mark my words, we won’t be certifying the election. He […]

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