Childhood emotional neglect and parental burnout: why parenting can feel so much harder for you
Childhood emotional neglect and parental burnout: Why parenting can feel so much harder for you You’re trying so hard. So why does it still feel like it’s not enough? You’re aware of the patterns. You can see where they came from, and you’re doing everything you can to make sure your children don’t carry the […]
Struggling to leave an unhealthy relationship? There might be a reason you’re still there
Struggling to leave an unhealthy relationship? There might be a reason you’re still there Why CEN Makes It So Hard to Leave You know something isn’t right. You’ve been struggling to leave an unhealthy relationship. You know it’s not healthy. You’re not happy, you don’t feel heard, and if you’re honest with yourself, you haven’t […]
Parental Estrangement – How can therapy help?
Parental Estrangement – How can therapy help? Parental Estrangement – How can therapy help? If you are estranged from your parents or family, or are considering estrangement, it can be an incredibly difficult time. You may have already gone through periods of misunderstanding. You may have a tense, or difficult relationship. There are many different […]
Are you still trying to figure out the relationship with your mother?
How our relationship with our mothers shapes us as adults The first chapter of your life story probably influences the way you love, fight, and trust in relationships today. This blog post will look specifically at your relationship with your mother and how it can impact you today. If you find yourself with a voice […]
Why do I feel numb? A therapist explains…
“Why do I feel numb?” – If you’ve been trying to figure out where the hell your feelings went and why you can’t feel them – read on! If you have been wondering why you don’t feel anything beyond ‘good’ or ‘not so good’, this blog post will help you to uncover where the spectrum […]
What is childhood emotional neglect? Signs you might have experienced it.
What is childhood emotional neglect? What is this term, and what would it look like as an adult to start realising that you might have experienced it in your early life? When the term “neglect” is used, it can feel a little scary, overwhelming, or harsh, but when I use it, I mean that a […]