Newsletter: Little Epiphanies
Grieving the Childhood You Never Had: How to Heal and Step Into Your Power as an Adult
Many people associate grief with death, but for those who grew up in homes filled with chaos, neglect, or abuse, grief often takes a different form.
What happens when the relationship you’re mourning never really existed in the first place? What if the person you’re grieving was never present?
Whitney Goodman and writer Nate Postlethwait sit down to discuss a topic that rarely gets the nuance it deserves.
Little Epiphanies: March 17, 2024 by Whitney Goodman, LMFT.
Little Epiphanies: March 10, 2024 by Whitney Goodman, LMFT.
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Little Epiphanies: February 17, 2024 by Whitney Goodman, LMFT.
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.
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