Parenting is never easy, but when you’ve experienced childhood trauma, it can feel like navigating a minefield of emotional triggers. You might find yourself reacting in ways that surprise even you—feeling disproportionately angry, shutting down, or becoming hypervigilant about your child’s safety. Your past has shaped you, and when parenting stirs up old wounds, it […]
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After giving birth, it’s natural to experience a mix of emotions—joy, exhaustion, and sometimes even sadness. For many new mothers, these mood swings are part of the “baby blues,” a temporary adjustment period in the first two weeks postpartum. The baby blues often involve mild mood changes, tearfulness, and feelings of overwhelm, but they typically
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As therapists, we know the value of mental health care—but when it comes to seeking help ourselves, shame can creep in. Many of us feel we should be able to manage our struggles on our own, and admitting we need support can trigger feelings of failure. But therapists are human, too. We face our own
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