You are not an idiot. Your empathy just got hijacked for someone else’s personal gain.

They are riding a very uncomfortable wave right now.

Your brain and your body are trying to adjust to all the rules instantaneously being flipped upside down and inside out.

This is not about policing language, but about intentionally using words that communicate kindness, respect, and dignity.

Identifying and addressing the avoidance cycle with empathy is key to helping your child build resilience.

The point is to find at least a few things that put a bit of sparkle back in your life.

This is going to be an oversimplification, but consider it food for thought: love is a drug, and you’re not getting the drug anymore. No wonder you’re in pain!

You’re not ready to talk about the whole thing, but you still need help for your mental health.

In my work with kid clients, we build emotional vocabulary through a strengths-based lens and develop communication skills.

Our freedom is worth it, and we can do this!

The truth is that you are not broken; you’re struggling with a treatable mental health condition.

Despite the common misconception, you’re not the better person in your relationship just because you’ve fallen into the role of the rescuer!

This is a widespread issue in our culture, and it’s time to call a spade a spade.