The Authority Wound: Where Codependency Begins I’ve had issues with authority since I was six years old. Sometimes I would shut down and comply to stay safe. Other times, I’d push back hard. Either way, I was reacting to something I didn’t yet understand: the...
Editorial Note: This post was originally written in 2017 and has been updated in 2025 to reflect current insights around trauma, self-harm, the inner critic, and the importance of compassionate self-awareness. Language has been revised for inclusivity, clarity, and alignment with current clinical understanding. Yesterday,...
Dating With Intention: Reclaiming Self-Worth in a Swipe Culture Dating today can feel like a minefield—full of ghosting, mismatched expectations, and emotional exhaustion. But there’s another way: dating with intention. Earlier this month, I was quoted in A Therapist’s Guide to Dating With Intention ,...
When Strength Looks Different Than You Imagined Lately, my youngest son has been calling me a “badass” and a “mama gorilla.” It might sound surprising to someone outside our home—but in our world, it’s a compliment. He says it with affection and pride, like he...