Why Relationship Patterns Repeat (Even When You Know Better)
A lot of people arrive in therapy frustrated with themselves. They say things like: “I don’t understand why I keep[…]
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Emotional Neglect and Attachment Trauma: When What Didn’t Happen Still Hurts
Many people who find their way to therapy don’t identify as having experienced trauma. They’ll often say things like, “Nothing[…]
Read more“My Childhood Was Fine”… But Why Do I Still Feel This Way?
Many adults start therapy with a confusing mix of thoughts that sound something like this: “Nothing terrible happened to me.”[…]
Read moreWinter Depression and Finding Joy: Not by Escaping Pain, but Making Space Beside It
Winter has a way of sharpening the edges of our lives. I felt it personally this week when my furnace[…]
Read moreAnxiety Therapy: Why Anxiety Doesn’t Go Away When You’re “Doing Everything Right”
You might be doing everything you’re supposed to do. You’re productive. Insightful. Responsible. You’ve read the books, tried the strategies,[…]
Read moreHow to Talk to Children About Family Estrangement: Honest Without Burdening
If you’re estranged from a sibling or parent and have children, you’ve likely considered this question:How much do I tell[…]
Read moreEstrangement and Low-Contact: When Is It Time to Call It Quits?
Navigating Chronic Family Conflict, Emotional Abuse, and Estrangement with Compassion If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve tried everything. You’ve[…]
Read moreEstrangement and Low Contact Families: When (and If) Repair Is Possible
This is the next blog in my series on estrangement and family conflict. Re-Engaging After Distance or Limited Contact[…]
Read moreEstrangement and Low Contact: Staying Connected Without Losing Yourself
This blog is part of my estrangement series. How to Maintain Limited Contact in High-Conflict, Antagonistic, or Emotionally Unsafe Family[…]
Read moreWhen Family Estrangement Hurts Children Too: The Grief of Lost Cousins, Siblings, and Futures
This is the second blog in my estrangement series. I hope it will help those navigating estrangement, especially where children[…]
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