Tag: relational health
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Realizing My Responsibility
As we heal, we learn that sexual assault was never our fault. We are validated that we were truly victimized. We realize that our behaviors often directly stem from our trauma. We begin to understand why we are the way we are. If we stop our healing journey too soon, we run the risk of…
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We Don’t Talk (Enough) About Mirabel…
I first watched a movie long ago (and many times since) that truly touched my soul, as is often the case for viewers of many incredibly emotionally moving films out there. I am not unique – this particular movie has spoken to countless people around the globe. Several songs in it became instant successes practically…
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Boundaries Matter
As we stare into the vortex of peak chaos that we call the holiday season (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the start of a new year…), chalk full of festivities with friends and family, allow me to be the first to reassure you that your boundaries matter. Your feelings matter. If no one else will validate…
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The Warning Label That Should Come With Therapy
When mothers find out their friend is pregnant for the first time, they have a very typical response that I like to call “Mom Hazing”. The time between finding out about their friend’s first pregnancy and between the actual birth is filled with the telling and retelling of some of the most horrific birthing stories…
Wisdom from the Trenches 