Mastering The Mind with Self-directed Neuroplasticity – 10 Strategies
As we go through therapy, Adam and I understand that it is on us to pursue healing and grow out of our old coping mechanisms …
Healing Together: 12 Tips for Parenting with Trauma
Parenting with trauma is tough. Really tough. I recall holding our firstborn in my arms, rocking him to sleep, and feeling deeply disturbed by a …
Understanding Complex PTSD and Dissociation: Unveiling the Shadows
In therapy, Adam and I often hear the term dissociation as part of our complex PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder or C-PTSD). It’s how we coped …
10 Signs of Repressed Childhood Trauma in Adults
Signs of repressed childhood trauma in adults can be subtle or abrupt and obvious and have long-term consequences. If you ask Adam about his childhood, …
Complex PTSD from Narcissistic Abuse: Ending the Cycle
If you suffer from complex PTSD, we want you to know you’re not alone. Adam and I are both survivors working through complex PTSD as …
Enmeshment in Cultures- Living Up to Family Expectations
You may be more familiar with enmeshment in cultures than you may think. When I grew up, my mother thought it was appropriate that she …
Romantically Intertwined – Enmeshed Relationships
Did you know you can be enmeshed with a romantic partner? This co-dependent bond is where personal boundaries vanish, and personal growth and internal validation …
Family Matters: Enmeshed Family and Sibling Relationships
We’ve covered mother enmeshment, specifically with the son, as well as father-daughter enmeshment. You might not be surprised that this dynamic can also result in …
Unraveling Father-Daughter Enmeshment – 5 Signs
If I am being honest, I would have preferred not to discuss the presence of the father-daugher enmeshment dynamic. Thinking about the abusive relationship my …
Breaking Free: Overcoming Mother-son Enmeshment
You may have seen this dynamic play out in TV shows, movies, or even real life: the one where the mother-in-law is hell-bent on maintaining …