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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Is it? For many families, the holidays bring joy, traditions, good food, and time together. But for just as many, this season is also filled with tension, old hurts, and stress that simmers beneath the surface. A recent survey found that two in five people consider family…

  I’ve noticed a disturbing trend this holiday season: people are being encouraged to avoid their families if they disagree politically. Some are skipping family gatherings entirely, and this withdrawal is even being praised as healthy. I believe this is deeply misguided, and here’s why. Political figures come and go, but your family is a…

Lisa recently ended her second serious relationship, frustrated and confused. “Why do I keep choosing partners who aren’t good for me?” she wondered. Her therapist encouraged her to explore her attachment style—something shaped long before adulthood. Lisa was surprised. What does childhood have to do with my dating life now? Attachment style refers to patterns of relating to…

“Our child is 4 years old and doesn’t understand much about Halloween. My husband and I talked about it and decided we are not going to celebrate the holiday. Surprisingly, my friends are giving me a hard time about our decision. For many reasons, including some experiences in our lives that were dark, we don’t…
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