Where Does Resentment Come From (And How to Heal It in Your Relationships)
Resentment doesn’t make you a bad person - it’s a signal. Learn where resentment comes from, what it’s telling you, and how to heal for healthier relationships.
Why You’re Drawn to Emotionally Unavailable People - And When It’s Time to Walk Away
Why do we feel chemistry with people who can’t meet us emotionally? I explain what emotional unavailability is, why we’re drawn to it, and when it’s time to stop hoping and start healing.
The Hidden Cost of Hyper-Independence: Why You Struggle to Let Anyone In
If asking for help makes you feel ashamed or unsafe, you might be struggling with hyper-independence - a protective response rooted in trauma or unmet attachment need. Learn how it forms, how it affects relationships, and how to heal!
How To Stop Rescuing, Fixing, and Over-Helping in Relationships
Rescuing can look like helping - but it often leaves you feeling drained, resentful, and over-responsible. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to recognize rescuing vs supporting in relationships, why rescuing happens, and how to start healing these patterns for good.
Understanding The Effects Of Parentification On Mental Health In Adulthood
When a child is placed in a caregiving or adult like role at a young age, it can impact the way they show up in relationships as adults - feeling responsible for others emotions, neglecting their own needs, and struggling to trust that it’s safe to receive support. In this blog, we will explore what parentification really is and the impact it has.
7 Signs Of Enmeshment In Relationships
Enmeshment is a term that describes a dynamic in a relationship (whether a romantic partner, friend, or family) where you are intertwined with one another in an unhealthy way, with very little to no boundaries, autonomy, and independence. Here are 7 ways (and beliefs) that show enmeshment in relationships.
What Is High Functioning Codependency? Signs, Root Causes, and Healing
Codependency can feel like constantly putting everyone else’s needs before your own - often without even knowing you’re doing it. In this blog, we’ll talk about what codependency really is, where these patterns come from, common signs you might be struggling with it, and how therapy can help you to start healing from it to rebuild a stronger relationship with youself
7 Tips For Setting And Maintaining Healthy Boundaries
Setting boundaries can feel overwhelming and guilt inducing, especially if you are used to putting others first. In this blog, you’ll learn about what boundaries are and 7 practical tips to help you set, communicate, and maintain healthier boundaries - without guilt or second guessing.