Posts on connection- family, friendship, romantic relationships, and the patterns that shape how we show up for others (and let them show up for us).
Part 1: Spankings and a Fruit Pie There are moments in childhood that don’t feel like much at the time- a decision made in a split second or a lesson absorbed without knowing you’re absorbing it. We don’t write them down and we seldom talk about them. But somewhere in our nervous system, a rule…
It’s not about you being naturally easygoing- in reality, you’re just really good at compliance. Here’s the invisible rulebook running your life, and the real Protocol that can rewrite it.
Even at the top- no, ESPECIALLY at the top, loneliness can creep in. As a high-performing executive, the pressure to lead and excel can feel isolating.
Discussions about relationships dominated many of my counseling sessions. As I had explained to Ken- the failing marriage which spurred me into counseling would be my second divorce. And in both instances, I was the one exiting the relationships with no interest in attempting to repair the rifts or reconcile the marriage. I was anxious…
However difficult and heartbreaking it might be, we must erect and maintain boundaries. Remember- boundaries have nothing to do with whether or not you love someone. They simply define what behaviors you will and will not tolerate from others. Lack of boundaries invites lack of respect. Unknown Tweet So how do you begin to put…
Let’s just start out by stating the obvious. Family is complicated. There is such a complexity of emotions, familial obligations and intertwined history that make the dynamics of family relationships… complicated. As young children, we are taught that our parents know what is best for us. We model what we see. In our childhood, most…
