The mother wound, attachment and developing the emotional agility we were never taught

I occasionally wonder if people who have experienced estrangement have an empathy switch that has been permanently turned to the off...

This month, the advice columnist answers a question about multigenerational families, mental health, and lasting traumas.

Touch is a significant, powerful and critical component in human development and well-being and adverse experiences have a long term impact.

If you had asked me when I was younger, I would have said very adamantly that I was never going to get married and have children...

A reflection of the impact of the development of self-esteem within the dysfunctional family dynamic.

Estrangement is a more complex topic than appears at surface level or to an outsider who has never felt its all-encompassing,...

This month, the advice columnist answers a question about sibling relationships, clear communication, and family ties across generations.

I have an older brother.  With only 1.5 years between us, we had a close relationship during our childhoods.  Over the years, his role...

This month, the advice columnist answers a question about walking away, unexpected losses, and making space for sorrow and for healing.