By Jenna D’Angelo, LAC Do You Love Someone With Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? In the first piece, I wrote from the inside: what it feels like to live with Borderline Personality Disorder, to carry emotions that arrive loud and fast, and to navigate a world that often misunderstands. This part is for the people standingContinueContinue reading “8 Ways to Help Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder: Why Your Support Really Matters”
Category Archives: Trauma
Can CBD Really Help With Trauma? Here’s What Science Says
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your primary care doctor before making any decisions about cannabis use. By Lauren Grossbach, LMFT Trauma Lives in the Body (Not Just the Mind) Trauma isn’t just about what happened; it’s about what stays with you afterward.ContinueContinue reading “Can CBD Really Help With Trauma? Here’s What Science Says”
How to Break Free From Generational Trauma Patterns That Are Keeping You Stuck
By Jayln Giles-Ewell, LAAT, ATR-P When it comes to your family, do you ever find yourself thinking, “Why do they always do this?” Maybe you notice certain behaviors in your cousins, or you see the same arguments pop up at every family gathering. Perhaps you even notice similarities in how you (or your siblings) parent versusContinueContinue reading “How to Break Free From Generational Trauma Patterns That Are Keeping You Stuck”
Where Intensity Meets Heart: Speaking to the Borderline Experience
By Jenna D’Angelo, LAC Being chronically misunderstood is exhausting. Being seen only through the lens of your struggles rather than your strength, sensitivity, and capacity for connection is unbearable. The intensity of your emotions, the depth of your relationships, and the pain you carry are what you consider your weaknesses. But what if I toldContinueContinue reading “Where Intensity Meets Heart: Speaking to the Borderline Experience”
How to Release Grief Trapped in Your Body Using EMDR Therapy
By Jenna D’Angelo, LAC If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve lost someone—or something—that mattered deeply. And maybe the world has kept moving, while you’ve felt stuck, overwhelmed, or simply… numb. Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. It can hit in waves, or lie quiet and heavy in your chest for months, even years. You mightContinueContinue reading “How to Release Grief Trapped in Your Body Using EMDR Therapy”
Why Do Tattoos Make People Feel Better After Trauma?
By Taylor Zanon, LAMFT The Connection Between Tattoos and Therapy Have you ever noticed how some tattoos seem to tell a story without spoken words? Maybe it’s a delicate lotus, a phoenix mid-flight, or that tiny serotonin molecule tucked behind an ear. These aren’t just inked accessories—they’re often deeply personal badges of survival, growth, andContinueContinue reading “Why Do Tattoos Make People Feel Better After Trauma?”
Why Healing from Narcissistic Parenting Is Possible: 5 Key Steps Toward Emotional Liberation
By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT Do You Need Help Healing Your Invisible Wounds? Do you find yourself constantly seeking approval, feeling like you’re never quite “enough,” or wondering why certain childhood memories still trigger such intense emotions, even decades later? These may not be visible signs, but they’re often the lingering echoes of growing up with narcissisticContinueContinue reading “Why Healing from Narcissistic Parenting Is Possible: 5 Key Steps Toward Emotional Liberation”
Understanding Your Relationship Wounds: A Guide for Children of Narcissistic Parents
By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT If you grew up feeling like your emotions didn’t matter, or like love came with conditions, you’re not alone. For many, childhood meant learning to take care of others while quietly putting your own needs aside. Some parents may have looked responsible on the outside, and many were doing the bestContinueContinue reading “Understanding Your Relationship Wounds: A Guide for Children of Narcissistic Parents”
Understanding Codependency in Young Adults: Signs, Causes, and Recovery
By: Taylor Zanon, LAMFT (she/her) As you may be wondering, I’ve heard about codependency on TikTok but never truly understood what it meant. There have been many interpretations and misconceptions about codependency, so let’s break it down. Simply put, codependency happens when one person’s well-being becomes solely wrapped up in another person’s life or problems.ContinueContinue reading “Understanding Codependency in Young Adults: Signs, Causes, and Recovery”
The Emotional Trauma Of Being Cheated On
Infidelity is like a relationship storm. Its impact can deeply affect your mental well-being. If you’ve faced infidelity, you probably know the jumble of emotions it stirs up. This emotional rollercoaster is entirely normal. Let’s bring more awareness to infidelity and how it impacts our mental health. Join me in exploring the nuances of infidelityContinueContinue reading “The Emotional Trauma Of Being Cheated On”