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Beyond the Fraud Feelings: Exploring Imposter Syndrome
You're sitting in a meeting, surrounded by colleagues. Someone compliments your recent work, but instead of feeling proud, your internal...
sarahbeth44
Feb 23, 20253 min read


Grieving the Childhood You Never Had: Navigating the Loss of an Emotionally Absent Parent
When we think of grief, we often picture funerals, obituaries, and the deep sorrow that follows the loss of a loved one. But what about...
sarahbeth44
Feb 18, 20254 min read


Building the Relationship You’ve Never Seen: A Guide for Couples Creating Something New
If you’ve never seen a truly healthy relationship up close, it makes sense that “healthy” might feel unfamiliar, maybe even impossible....
sarahbeth44
Feb 18, 20253 min read


Learning to Trust Red Flags, Green Flags, and Yourself
After leaving an emotionally abusive relationship, it’s natural to feel unsure about trust—both in others and in yourself. You might find...
sarahbeth44
Feb 16, 20255 min read


Social Anxiety and the Three-Part Spiral: Before, During, and After the Interaction
You’re about to walk into a social event—maybe it’s a work gathering, a party, or just a casual coffee meetup. Your brain is already...
sarahbeth44
Feb 7, 20254 min read


"Landmine Learning": Navigating Intimacy When Your Partner Has a Sexual Trauma History
Intimacy can feel like a battlefield when the person you love has experienced sexual trauma. You step forward with warmth and care, only...
sarahbeth44
Feb 5, 20254 min read


Am I Like Them? Navigating the Fear of Having a Personality Disorder When Raised by Someone Who Did
If you grew up with a parent who had a personality disorder, you may carry a quiet (or not-so-quiet) fear deep inside: What if I’m like...
sarahbeth44
Feb 4, 20254 min read


Protest Behaviors: From Reactivity to Connection
When we feel disconnected from someone we love, it can trigger something deep and primal within us. For some, this can look like reaching...
sarahbeth44
Jan 28, 20254 min read


When Clients Apologize for Things That Are Actually GREAT Therapy Moments
“I’m sorry, I’m bouncing around.” Life isn’t a series of tidy chapters; it’s a mosaic of moments, memories, and meaning. When clients let...
sarahbeth44
Jan 13, 20253 min read


Chasing and Retreating: How the Pursuer-Withdrawer Dynamic Impacts Relationships
Relationships often fall into familiar patterns, especially under stress. One common dynamic is one partner withdrawing while the other...
sarahbeth44
Jan 8, 20254 min read


Navigating Challenging Grandparent Dynamics with a New Baby
When a new baby arrives, it’s natural for grandparents to want to be involved. However, if grandparents struggle with personality...
sarahbeth44
Jan 1, 20254 min read


When Perfection Falls Short: Moving from Idealization to Authentic Connection in Relationships
If you’ve ever found yourself swept up in the early excitement of a new relationship, then you know the feeling of seeing your partner...
sarahbeth44
Dec 19, 20245 min read


Navigating Changing Realities: Life Between the Poles of Bipolar Disorder
When you’re living with bipolar disorder, the very fabric of what feels like “reality” can shift depending on where you are in your mood...
sarahbeth44
Dec 17, 20244 min read


Untangling Faith and Control: Healing from Religious Trauma in High-Control Families
For many, spirituality is a source of comfort, guidance, and connection. But when you've grown up in a high-control household where a...
sarahbeth44
Dec 4, 20247 min read


When Speaking Up Feels Scary: How to Reclaim Your Voice with Compassion
If you’ve ever struggled to speak up in your relationship—worried about creating conflict, causing a rupture, or risking attachment—it’s...
sarahbeth44
Dec 1, 20245 min read


Attachment Styles 101: Recognizing Patterns and Building Deeper Connections
Our attachment styles are like a map we didn’t know we were following—guiding how we seek connection, avoid hurt, or protect ourselves...
sarahbeth44
Nov 24, 20246 min read


Navigating Family Time After a Tough Election
Spending time with family can feel complicated when political tensions are high, especially after a tough election. If you're heading...
sarahbeth44
Nov 21, 20245 min read


The "Black Sheep" Blueprint: Redefining What It Means to Belong
In every family, there seems to be that one person who doesn't quite fit the mold. The one who asks hard questions, refuses to play by...
sarahbeth44
Oct 2, 20243 min read


Who’s Emotions Are You Feeling? Reclaiming Your Emotional World After Childhood Trauma
In childhood, the way we're "trained" to understand and respond to emotions sets the foundation for how we relate to ourselves and others...
sarahbeth44
Oct 1, 20245 min read


Chewers vs. Spewers: Conflict Styles
"Chewer" and "spewer" are terms used to describe different ways individuals process and express their thoughts and emotions, especially...
sarahbeth44
Jun 19, 20243 min read
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