Family is where we first learn what it means to belong. It’s where we take […]
Category: Heart & Mind
Villain or Bad Person in Another’s Story
At some point, you will be the villain in someone’s story. No matter how kind, […]
Hypervigilance in Relationships: Bracing for Impact
Hypervigilance is often mistaken for intuition. It can feel like you’re just being careful, just […]
Unconscious Control: Unequal Relationships
There is a subtle yet powerful form of control that doesn’t rely on threats, yelling, […]
Emotional – Psychological Cage and The Key
There are moments in life when we feel stuck—trapped in situations, patterns, or relationships that […]
What Do I Do When Their Worry and Fear About Me Hurts Me?
It’s one thing to deal with your own fears and worries. It’s another thing entirely […]
When Your Worry and Fear About Me Hurts Me
It’s a strange thing, isn’t it? How something that comes from love—concern, protection, wanting the […]
Enmeshment: Can I Have You and Have Myself?
Love and connection should never require losing yourself. But if you’ve grown up in an […]
Enmeshment: Your Autonomy Hurts Me
In a healthy relationship, love and closeness are balanced with individuality. There’s connection, but also […]
Enmeshed: The Entangled Family
Family is supposed to be a foundation—something that provides support, love, and belonging. But what […]