Toxic Family Dynamics

Why Conflict Feels Like Abandonment (Not Just Disagreement) After a High-Conflict Childhood

Conflict itself is not always the problem: What often feels unbearable is what conflict means to you, which can be the fear of losing connection, safety, or emotional security. For [read more]

Why Conflict Feels Like Abandonment (Not Just Disagreement) After a High-Conflict Childhood2026-07-10T21:33:48+00:00

How To Create Self-Love Despite Growing Up With Narcissists: See my most recent Psychology Today article!

We all know that self-love is important for healing and for building self-confidence, self-worth, and self-esteem. But for many people, the concept of “self-love” feels abstract, distant, or even [read more]

How To Create Self-Love Despite Growing Up With Narcissists: See my most recent Psychology Today article!2026-05-19T23:46:34+00:00
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