When stepparenting sucks
If you are a stepmom I feel you – it’s a ride for only the brave. So here I am all bright and excited with my stepdaughters at my wedding. And here we are now – 19 years later. There was a lot in the…
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When You are Facing the Breakup of a Long-Term Relationship
You thought you finally met your person. You put time, energy and unconditional love into this person and the life you created together. And yet you are staring down a future of being single. This isn’t the first time – you’ve had 1 or 2…
How to survive a family holiday when your family doesn’t get along.
The holidays are marketed as hallmark moments of family togetherness. What happens when your family being together is a bad thing? As a therapist, I help clients plan family holidays every year. My clients often feel trapped or stuck by their family’s patterns. They feel…