Relationships, especially in the early stages, can evoke a range of emotions, from bliss and excitement to irritation and anxiety. When anxiety enters the room, we might wonder...

I have been hearing the voices of new fathers since I became a mother myself. However, I wasn't always listening. The first postpartum male voice I heard was that of my husband. Breastfeeding was not...

Have you ever felt that your way of loving people is a bit too much? Has anyone ever expressed this to you or made you feel judged for it? Have you been ghosted or abandoned by someone you were really...

As children transition into their teenage years, many rely on their parents for emotional grounding, even when they don’t always show it. The teenage desire for space doesn’t erase the need for security...

Co-parenting with a narcissist isn't the traditional journey, it’s a psychological battlefield. When "no contact" isn't an option, women must employ strategies like parallel parenting and legal filters to manage...

The sun is setting low over the coastline. The kids are racing ahead, sticky from ice cream, sand, and sunscreen. Your dog is paddling, tail wagging excitedly as he chases the ball in and out of the waves...

Narcissistic abuse doesn’t just break your heart; it shatters your sense of self, distorts your reality, erodes your confidence, and confuses your inner voice. It’s a trauma that lives under the surface...

Someone recently told me about an interview with Charlize Theron that had been discussed on TV. In it, she shared something that sparked a great conversation between my friend and me. Since then, it has...

I was raised in a family deeply rooted in dysfunction and abuse. It shaped me quietly and invisibly into someone who believed that keeping the peace was survival. Later in life, I found myself building businesses surrounded...

I initiated a radical social concept in the 1970s with my friends to support new families in our community. We were feminists and activists, and we believed men and women shared equally in the conception...

Exploring how codependent patterns can quietly fuel addiction, and what it means to reclaim your sense of self. Addiction is often viewed as a personal battle with substances or behaviors, but it...

Family law cases involving narcissistic personalities are among the most challenging and emotionally complex issues that a family can face. For parents navigating divorce or separation from a narcissistic..

Calling all support people! Congratulations: You have helped, in some way, to bring new life into the world, and I am sure you are eager to make this transition as smooth as possible for your significant other.

If you already have children, preparing them for the arrival of their new twin siblings is important. While all children need preparation before a new baby joins the family, when it comes to twins...

There is a silent epidemic that no one is talking about. One that is hidden beneath hashtags of ‘empowerment’ and filtered selfies eluding to liberation. While society hails this era of sexual freedom...

I wasn’t born with the desire to be someone’s second choice. I didn’t wake up one day thinking, “I want to be the woman in the shadows.” And yet, somehow, that’s where I ended up. The painful truth?...

Love triangles often seem dramatic, even romantic, charged with passion, tension, and emotional chaos. We’re used to seeing them portrayed in films and literature as symbols of deep desire or moral conflict.

This powerful piece invites you to reconnect with your body through the transformative rituals of grief, pleasure, and devotion. In a world that teaches us to shrink, hide, and punish our bodies...

Infidelity is one of the most devastating experiences a couple can endure. It shakes the foundation of safety, honesty, and emotional intimacy that a relationship is built upon. As a trauma-informed...

You're the friend everyone counts on, the colleague who never says no, the date who's always 'flexible' about plans. Your dating profile probably proudly declares that you're 'easy-going' and 'drama-free.'

As someone who has struggled to understand narcissism through personal experiences with close relationships, I have discovered that there is much more beneath the superficial label. Narcissism is not merely selfishness...

Do you ever feel like you're failing as a parent, despite all the effort, care, and love you pour into your children? Like, no matter what you do, it’s never quite enough? And when you hear all...

Now that my daughter is engaged, I’m finding myself in new emotional territory. Parts of me are beaming with joy, anticipation, and pride. Then there are other parts, quieter, more tender...

There are moments in life that you think you understand, until they become your own reality. While we’re taught to be empathetic, there are some experiences that simply can’t be fully...