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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


Coping with Grief During the Holidays
All the holiday ads confirm the pressure we already feel inside: This season is supposed to be about joy, togetherness, and celebration....
sarahbeth44
Oct 19, 20235 min read


Taming the "4 Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse": Practical Strategies
Are you and your partner trapped in a frustrating loop of repetitive arguments and feeling like you're speaking entirely different...
sarahbeth44
Sep 22, 20235 min read


When You’ve Left a High-Control Religion and Don’t Know Who You Are Anymore
Figuring out who you are and what you believe in can feel exhilarating in theory – and completely destabilizing in practice. Especially if you grew up in a high-control religious environment, where every decision once came pre-approved by someone else’s version of right and wrong. For many people leaving that world, it’s not just about changing beliefs – it’s about realizing you never really had full ownership of your life. What you wore, what music you listened to, who you d
sarahbeth44
Aug 23, 20235 min read


Relationship Storms: Understanding "Flooding" During Romantic Conflicts
No matter how much you love your partner, emotional moments can feel like a hijack of your body and mind. These intense episodes lead to...
sarahbeth44
Aug 17, 20234 min read
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