Physical abuse not only scars the body, it also scars the psyche. If you have been a victim of physical abuse, it would not be surprising if you suffer from some form of Complex PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Unlike PTSD which may include a one time...
As children, we internalize the messages that our parents communicate to us. In the case of verbal abuse, the message is loud and clear, and there is no ambiguity in the words spoken. Like sponges, children ingest these messages, digest them and get “sick” from...
The thing about narcissistic mothers is that they are always communicating- regardless of whether they are speaking or even in your presence. Why do I say this? Well, narcissistic mothers communicate without using words (indirectly) more than they do directly! In...
Just because someone looks grown up, doesn’t mean they have reached all the developmental milestones necessary to have a matching mental age. Role Play There are a lot of roles an adult must take on in life whether it be spouse, parent, worker, and even child in...
Navigating the sea of options for therapy can seem daunting. Often, people cycle through many different therapists who just do not seem to help. Some even go through months or years with a therapist who does not to get to the root of the problem. You may not...
A fragile parent is a parent who has their own unresolved health issues, whether they are mental or physical. If a child grows up with a parent who is not in a healthy place, they become accustomed to abnormal behaviors. When they learn unhealthy ways to navigate the...
