When you find yourself asking your partner again and again, “Do you love me?”, it’s not about being clingy or dramatic. Often, it’s an old part of you speaking. A younger part that once lived in uncertainty. A child who …
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Self-Betrayal: Why You Learned to Disconnect from Your Needs
When you have grown up in an environment where your needs were not met or ignored, you learned to disconnect from them. As an adult, this has created one of two situations: When your needs as a child were not …
Differences in Relationships: Why Conflict Isn’t a Sign You’re With the Wrong Person
Every relationship will have differences. It is not the differences themselves that determine whether a relationship thrives or struggles; it is how we navigate them. When we approach differences with curiosity instead of defensiveness, we open the door to understanding. …
A Suicide Attempt Is Not ‘Attention Seeking’ — It Is Always a Cry for Help
“A suicide attempt is not ‘attention seeking behaviour’, it is ALWAYS a cry for help.” – Jennifer Nurick It can feel confronting to sit with someone who is feeling suicidal. We are holding their pain while also managing our own …
When You Can’t See How Far You’ve Come
When you’re in the middle of change, it can be hard to see how far you’ve come. The shifts might feel small, but over time they add up. Someone who meets you weekly can often see them more clearly than …
When Three Triggers in 24 Hours Brought My Six-Year-Old Self Forward
This week, I had a few things happen within a 24-hour period that triggered a younger part of me that says, “I’m in trouble.” I haven’t felt this part of me for ages, so it came as a surprise. I …
When Your Pain Feels “Too Much” for Others
Have you ever been in so much pain that you wanted to reach out… but stopped yourself? Because you didn’t want to be “too much,” or felt like a burden to the people you love? This is such a lonely …
Infidelity Indecision: When Your Heart and Mind Are at War
Discovering a betrayal can leave you spinning in a storm of uncertainty. One moment you’re furious and ready to leave. The next, you’re longing for the connection you once had. This is infidelity indecision — the painful space where your …
Couples Can Heal After Betrayal: What the Research Shows
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is considered the gold standard for healing attachment injuries — the deep breaks in trust and connection that betrayals create. EFT research consistently shows that 70–75% of couples who complete therapy move from distress to secure …
Repairing Betrayal: How Couples Can Rebuild Trust and Heal Together
The path to repair is tender and complex — but it is possible with commitment from both partners. The first step is acknowledging the wound. The hurt partner needs their pain to be seen, validated, and cared for. Without this, …