Have you ever felt like you’re arguing with yourself? Part of you wants to say no; another part is already typing, “Sure! I’d be happy to.” Part of you wants a closer relationship; another part pulls away as soon as…
One of the hardest things about talking about childhood experiences is that many people feel like they have to prove they were “bad enough.” They’ll say things like, “Nothing terrible happened.” “Other people had it much worse.” “My parents did…
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m an adult now.”“Why does this still bother me?”“Shouldn’t I be over this by now?” It’s a question I hear surprisingly often. Especially from people who don’t think they had a “bad” childhood. They’ll…
Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking: “This happened years ago.” “I know it’s irrational.” “Why am I still reacting like this?” “Why can’t I just get over it?” It’s one of the questions I hear most often. Usually it’s asked with…