At some point in our lives, many of us begin to ask questions about our family’s history and how our upbringing shapes our identities, behaviors, and emotions. This exploration often leads to an important realization: the struggles we face today may not only be our...
Therapy. The word alone can stir up a range of reactions—curiosity, hesitation, or even discomfort. For far too long, therapy has been shrouded in stigma, viewed as something reserved for those in crisis or struggling with “serious” mental health issues. But the truth...
In recent years, a growing number of people have begun reexamining their relationship with alcohol, asking themselves questions like: How does drinking fit into my life? How does it make me feel, physically and emotionally? And what might my life look like if I drank...
It’s normal to sometimes feel anxious, stressed or worried, especially during adolescence, when life is filled with changes and challenges. Adolescence is one of the most formative periods that humans go through in their lifetime. Starting from the onset of puberty to...
Domestic violence is often understood as physical abuse, but it extends far beyond that. One of the most insidious forms of abuse is narcissistic abuse, which often manifests as coercive control. This dynamic can be difficult to identify because it operates in subtle,...
DV often brings to mind physical harm, but it’s coercive control—marked by emotional, psychological, and financial abuse—that underpins much of the damage in these relationships. When perpetrators can control using these invisible forms of abuse, they don’t...
