Dear You, If you’re reading this letter, you may be wondering… was my mom emotionally distant? Here are some signs that she may have been… During childhood, you spent a lot of time alone, being looked after by siblings, or looking after siblings. Your mom didn’t come to your recitals, shows, or games. Your momContinue reading “A Letter to Children of Emotionally Distant Moms”
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Am I in a Toxic Relationship?
Trigger warning: Verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse are referenced in this post and specific examples are given. Cutting ‘toxic’ people out of our lives seems to be the talk of the town these days. But what does it actually mean? Toxic relationships can be with a significant other, but they can also occur withinContinue reading “Am I in a Toxic Relationship?”
Set Boundaries with Family during the Holidays
Establishing good boundaries with family during the holidays will help you stay grounded. Even the most put-together, well-adjusted families in the world lose their s#*& during the holidays. There will be interrupted travel and burnt food and crying children… Still, there are ways to be prepared for the chaos. Today, I’ll discuss boundaries with familyContinue reading “Set Boundaries with Family during the Holidays”
Does marriage counseling work?
“A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.” ― Dave Meurer When people ask if marriage counseling works, what they’re really asking is, can counseling save my marriage? Well, the answer is complicated, and dependent on a lot of factors. For one thing,Continue reading “Does marriage counseling work?”