Part Two: Grief Without Closure — Understanding Ambiguous Grief
What do you call grief when no one has died, but the relationship no longer exists?
This post explores ambiguous grief in family estrangement, whether no-contact is chosen or imposed. We unpack the guilt, shame, relief, and identity loss that surface when stepping out of dysfunction, and why grief without closure deserves language and compassion.
Part One: The Childhood We Were Promised, and the One We Lived
We’re taught that family should be forgiven no matter the harm, that blood excuses everything, and that love means endurance. But for many people, childhood was not safe, and forgiveness was demanded without accountability or change. This piece explores the grief, nervous system impact, and boundary confusion that grow out of family-of-origin trauma—and why telling the truth is often the first act of healing.
From Primary Parent to Parenting Partners: Building Equity at Home
What happens when one parent takes on too much? This post explores how shifting from default roles to shared parenting can strengthen your partnership—and your family.
Why We Keep Picking the Wrong People: When Love Starts to Feel Like a Loop
Have you ever felt stuck in a relationship that leaves you drained, confused, or like you're the only one trying? You might be caught in a cycle that looks a lot like addiction. This blog explores why we choose emotionally unavailable partners, the pull of dating someone’s potential, and how to break free from these patterns by healing ourselves first.
More Than a Therapist: A Look Inside My Work, My Why, and Who I Help
Ever wonder what therapy with me might feel like? In this post, I share why I became a therapist, how I work with clients, and the core areas I focus on—from trauma and burnout to relationship challenges and fertility grief. If you’ve ever thought, “I should have figured this out by now,” this is for you.