When I got sober, the biggest thing I felt wasn’t pride—it was loneliness. It crept in during the quiet moments. Brushing my teeth alone. Sitting…
When someone you love lashes out—again—it’s hard not to start believing the worst. The slammed door, the cold silence, the way their voice morphs into…
When your daughter is in crisis, every decision feels like it carries the weight of her future. As a clinician, I’ve walked beside many families…
You’re holding it together—kind of. Maybe your job hasn’t slipped. Maybe you’re still parenting, still “presentable,” still technically functioning. But if we’re being honest? You’re…
The decision to enter treatment is never simple—especially if it’s your first time. For many men, just picking up the phone to ask about a…
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already tried everything. Conversations. Ultimatums. Maybe even treatment once—or more than once. You’ve held hope in one hand…
If you’re a veteran, chances are you’ve heard it before: “Thank you for your service.” And while it’s said with good intent, those words can…
Schizoaffective disorder is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions—often confused with either bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, but not quite fitting either label. For…
When something traumatic happens, your body may leave—but your nervous system often stays behind. You might know, rationally, that the danger is over. But your…
There’s a quiet kind of exhaustion that comes from feeling like you’re always too much or not enough—sometimes both in the same day. For people…