Trauma, whether it’s a single devastating event or a series of ongoing adverse experiences, can leave lasting scars on our hearts and minds. One of the most profound impacts of trauma is its ability to disrupt our capacity for healthy attachment and intimacy. What is…
You know you got your hairline from your Dad’s side of the family and your eye color from your mom. You know diabetes runs in your family, as does heart disease and Parkinson’s. But do you know that many families also pass down trauma to…
Many of us grew up in households that were dysfunctional, where boundaries between parents and adults were blurred in unhealthy ways. Emotional incest is not of a sexual nature, but it does describe unhealthy emotional interactions between adults and children that are psychologically inappropriate. What…