The Epidemic of Loneliness:
I am observing a man who, by all external standards, is successful. He has a demanding career, a family, and a wide circle of acquaintances. Yet, when he closes the…
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The Art of Quieting.
This isn’t happy hour; it’s your sanity! It’s such a loud world right now. Not just sound, but mental static, the kind that buzzes in the background of everything: the…
Concussions, TBI, C-PTSD, and PTSD
Here is what you need to know about TBIs and PTSD My client, Robert, sits in his car after another failed job interview, his hands trembling as he grips the…
Bind ourselves in judgment.
Binding ourselves in judgment. Why do those who have stumbled the most often become the least forgiving of others who fall? The burden is so heavy that every misstep feels…
When the Narcissist Blames You for Reacting to their Toxic Behavior.
I was chatting with my friend as we stood in his kitchen when his wife suddenly walked in and unleashed her frustration on him right in front of me. His…
The Power of the Cadence
The Power of the Cadence: The same rhythm that broke you down can build you back up. I meet with a 32-year-old Marine veteran who sits in silence, shoulders rigid,…
Blame Shifting.
When Every Distorted Mirror Becomes a Weapon C-PTSD You are trying to figure out how a simple question about a phone call turned into you apologizing for being “paranoid,” “controlling,”…
This article provides a deep dive into the neuroscience of trauma responses.
If you opened this Substack, chances are you know what it feels like when your nervous system hijacks your day. Maybe it happened this morning: a sound, a tone of…
Why do we tend to be cruelest to the people we love the most?
The Puzzle of Love and Cruelty Why Do We Hurt the Ones Who Care for Us Most? You’ve been there.The words are out before you even think.Sharp.Cutting.And they’re aimed directly…
C-PTSD and PTSD in Males and Females as a Result of Dismissive Avoidant Attachment.
A Complex Interplay It starts quietly.One day you wake up and realize you’ve been holding your breath for years, tiptoeing through conversations, editing your emotions before they escape your lips,…