May 11, 2026
“Sorry I’m too sensitive.” “Sorry I overthink.” “Sorry I need reassurance.” “Sorry I’m distant.” “Sorry I can’t relax.” “Sorry for being too much.” For many trauma survivors, these apologies become automatic. Over time, people often begin to see survival responses as...
Dec 1, 2025
Is your stocking hung by the chimney with care, or is it hanging by a thread? During the holiday season, it is very easy to get swept up in the parties, shopping, decorating, hosting, planning, magic-making, family gatherings, financial pressure, traditions, and all...
Oct 27, 2025
For many, the holidays are painted as a time of warmth, connection, and homecoming. But for those who experienced trauma or distressing events within their family, this season can stir up something very different. The idea of “going home” can feel like stepping back...
Oct 10, 2025
In 12-step programs there is a lot of talk this time of year about the “Bermuda Triangle”- Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil’s Triangle, holds a mystical legend of people getting lost and disappearing. The triad of...
Feb 18, 2025
By Emma Allocco Family relationships can be complicated, especially when they involve challenging or unsafe dynamics. Whether it’s an overly critical parent, a manipulative sibling, or a relative who constantly pushes boundaries, these interactions can trigger...
Jan 17, 2025
Like the name Oprah, most households know who “fight/flight/freeze” is even if they struggle to recognize it in themselves. Fight/Flight/Freeze is, of course, the well known physiological response to anything we perceive as threatening to our existence. Animals of all...
