When we do not feel safe as children, we adapt to survive, however, we become disconnected with our authentic self. As adults, this affects our relationship with ourselves and with others. We can become connected with our bodies and our emotions as we begin to seek healing and do not have to stay stuck in the effects of relationship trauma of the past. Important to notice signs of disconnection from yourself.
You may have broken ties or moved far away, but the ache of that parental bond still lives inside. There’s a way to heal what they could never give — by discovering who you truly are, beneath the trauma.
.When your emotional needs were overlooked as a child, you may have learned to doubt yourself, avoid mistakes at all costs, or freeze in fear of disapproval. This kind of emotional neglect often shows up later in life as procrastination, perfectionism, and self-criticism. In this post, I explore how emotional neglect and procrastination are connected — and how healing begins when you learn to honor your feelings and trust yourself again.
When your emotional needs were ignored or dismissed growing up, you may find yourself feeling “too much” in relationships — always longing for reassurance and connection. In this post, I explore how childhood neglect can lead to emotional neediness in adulthood, and how therapy can help you heal and feel secure in yourself and your relationships.
The way that we learn to connect with others in our relationships is called “attachment style” .Our parents and caregivers play a crucial role i the style of “attachment'‘ we develop.. When as children those adults who are closest are unable to nurture us and be responsive to our needs then in order to survive we often “shut down” emotionally. An“avoidant attachment style” develops as a survival response to fear,, anxiety and feelings of rejection and abandonment.as there is a lack of a secure connection and trust.
When boundaries are blurred and your sense of self is tied to pleasing others, it can leave you feeling trapped and invisible. In this post, I explore how enmeshment develops, the toll it takes on your emotional well-being, and how therapy can help you set healthy boundaries and reconnect with who you truly are.
.Always working, always pushing — yet still feeling empty inside. For many, work addiction isn’t about ambition, but about avoiding the pain of unhealed trauma. In this post, I explore how childhood wounds and emotional neglect can drive the need to overwork, and how therapy can help you slow down, heal, and reconnect to what truly matters.
You take care of everyone else but feel unseen, drained, and disconnected from yourself. Over time, this quiet pattern of self-neglect can leave you feeling resentful, empty, and lost. In this post, I share how to recognize the signs you’re neglecting yourself, and how therapy can help you begin showing yourself the care and compassion you deserve.
Fear often disguises itself as protection—but in truth, it can become a prison. Whether it’s fear of failure, rejection, vulnerability, or love itself, this emotion—when left unexamined—can keep us stuck in old patterns that no longer serve us. In this post, we’ll explore how fear operates in the background of your life and how therapy can help you walk in freedom, not fear.
The way that we learn to connect with others in our relationships is called “attachment style” .Our parents and caregivers play a crucial role i the style of “attachment'‘ we develop.. When as children those adults who are closest are unable to nurture us and be responsive to our needs then in order to survive we often “shut down” emotionally. An“avoidant attachment style” develops as a survival response to fear,, anxiety and feelings of rejection and abandonment.as there is a lack of a secure connection and trust.
When you always put others’ needs ahead of your own, stay silent to avoid conflict, or let people take advantage of your kindness, it can leave you feeling invisible and resentful. In this post, I explore how to stop being a doormat, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim your voice and self-respect — one courageous step at a time.
There comes a moment when you realize: this pain doesn’t have to be the end of your story. Maybe you’ve lived too long feeling powerless, stuck in cycles of trauma, or weighed down by shame that was never yours to carry. But deep within, there’s a flicker of truth — the knowing that you were created for more.
The wounds of childhood sexual abuse are often buried deep — carried in silence, shame, and the body’s memory. Healing may feel impossible, especially when trust has been shattered early in life. In this post, I speak to the brave, sacred work of healing these invisible wounds and how in-person therapy can help you begin again — gently, safely, and with compassion.
Childhood sexual abuse creates a deep wound in the soul. As a child you are vulnerable and dependent on adults that are supposed to be there to love and protect you but have failed you. Most childhood sexual abuse happens in families and the perpetrator is often someone you trusted and yet they were not worthy of your trust. And though there were many signs when you were being abused that “something was wrong” no one even noticed. Not being noticed caused even more confusion and pain about your own value as no one heard your “cry” but that “cry” is still inside although muffled over time.
f you grew up feeling unseen, dismissed, or emotionally neglected, it can quietly shape how you see yourself and what you believe you deserve. You may look successful on the outside — but deep down, you question your worth, your lovability, and whether your needs matter.
This blog is for the part of you that’s tired of pretending and ready to heal.
