Breaking the Cycle: Compassion for the Children Who Tried to Save Their Parents
Some children grow up in homes where love feels conditional—where approval must be earned by meeting the unspoken needs of struggling parents. These children often take on roles far beyond their years, trying to save their parents from themselves. Whether it’s addiction, mental health challenges, or the scars of their own unhealed wounds, the burden […]
Is Life a gift when we experience loss, pain, separation?
Life is often described as a gift, but when we encounter loss, pain, or separation, this sentiment can feel almost impossible to accept. These moments of hardship can shake us to our core, leaving us questioning the very purpose of our existence. Loss, in particular, disrupts our sense of stability and control, and when paired […]
What the Heart Loves is the Cure
In Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), the concept of the Wise Mind represents the harmonious overlap between two essential aspects of our mental processing: the Emotional Mind, which is driven by our feelings, and the Logical Mind, rooted in rational thought. When these two minds connect, the Wise Mind emerges, allowing us to access a balanced […]
Recovery: What It Is—and What It Isn’t
Recovery is a word we hear often, yet it’s frequently misunderstood. In many ways, we imagine it as a destination, a place we can finally arrive at where our struggles no longer exist. But the truth is, recovery is not an endpoint; it’s a process—a gradual, ongoing journey toward a healthier, more balanced way of […]