Why Does the Empty Nest Still Hurt? When Life Transitions Stir Up Old Grief and Loss
Why Does the Empty Nest Still Hurt? When Life Transitions Stir Up Old Grief and Loss The back-to-school pictures have slowed down. College students have settled into their dorms. Parents’ weekends are starting. Families have returned to their fall routines. But you didn’t send anyone off to college this year. You’ve already done that. Maybe […]
Why Am I Always Waiting for Something Bad to Happen? Understanding Hypervigilance and Trauma
Everything is fine. Your family is okay. Work is going well. Nothing terrible is happening. But your brain doesn’t seem to believe it. You find yourself waiting for the phone call, the bad news, the argument, the health problem, or the next thing to go wrong. Even during good moments, part of you may be […]
Why Do I Push People Away? Trauma and Avoidant Attachment
Why Do I Push People Away When I Want to Be Close? Trauma and Avoidant Attachment You want connection. You want someone who understands you, loves you, and stays. But then someone gets too close. Suddenly, you feel uncomfortable. You pull away. You stop responding as quickly. You focus on everything that is wrong with […]