Winter 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[…]
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Anxiety 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 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[…]
Read moreWhen Family Estrangement Pulls Children Into the Middle: Loyalty, Protection, and Generational Fallout
I have decided to post about family conflict and estrangement for the next several blogs. I think it’s timely as[…]
Read moreFamily Estrangement During the Holidays: When Distance Hurts More Than Contact
If you are estranged from family this season, you may already be exhausted from holding it all together, or from[…]
Read moreParenting Through Grief During the Holidays: When You’re Trying to Hold Your Heart Together While Holding Your Kids Too
There is a particular kind of loneliness that comes with grieving while parenting—especially during the holidays. Parents often whisper things[…]
Read moreHoliday Grief + Holiday Joy: Holding Both Without Losing Yourself
If you found your way here, maybe you’re feeling a knot in your chest or stomach thinking about Christmas morning[…]
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