If You’re Struggling to Set Boundaries, Read This

If you’re struggling to set boundaries, be patient with yourself.  Learning new things does not happen overnight. It takes practice, intention, and a whole lot of discomfort.  Learning to set boundaries is no different. It’s not something that just happens one day.  It’s a skill that’s often developed when we’ve had enough of being walked […]

Ultra Independence – My Super Power, or a Response to Trauma?

Pop culture tries to sell us that ultra independence is cool and sexy. But the reality is human beings need connection and social support. Quite literally, we need a community to thrive and survive.  I’ve written graduate papers on the subject. I’ve touted the importance of social connection to my clients when I was providing […]

Death by Music

“My friends are out of the music group,” Garrett said matter-of-factly.

“So, what does that mean? Are you still producing the record?” I asked.

“Yes, but it will be with a group of people I’ve never met before,” he explained carefully.