Newsletter: Little Epiphanies

After reflecting on the conversation this article sparked, I’m ready to share my thoughts.

This checklist will help you evaluate your present relationship with your parent. Mark each statement that resonates with your experience.

While most emotionally immature people struggle to change, some show signs of openness to growth.

Whitney Goodman, LMFT offers guidance and reassurance for adults who wish their parent would apologize.

Practical advice for individuals grappling with accepting their family's dysfunction.

Detaching with love is one of the most impactful tools for dealing with dysfunctional family relationships.

Remember you can choose your response, even in the face of stress and adversity.

Gifts should be kind gestures. But when they come from someone who has ignored your boundaries, they feel more like an attempt to wipe away the past.

If you want to give a gift to your estranged adult child this holiday season, reflect on what has gone wrong in your relationship first.

How to let go of unrealistic expectations and build a holiday season that works for you.

The question of whether to maintain relationships with family members who hold vastly different political beliefs is more pertinent than ever.

Breaking the cycle of emotional neglect involves creating an environment of emotional attunement, where empathy and open communication are prioritized.