Relationships

Infidelity shook the foundation of your relationship. Now you’re uncertain what to do (or not to do) next. Do you separate? Do you stay together? If so, what does your relationship look like now?  Your journey to recovery is your own. However, there are some common mistakes you’ll want to […]

You discovered your husband was unfaithful. Now you just feel numb. You’re disconnected from your feelings, don’t want to be with or confide in others, and are unsure how to heal or what to do next. Emotional numbness is a common response to betrayal trauma. It’s how your mind protects […]

Trauma bonds can form in relationships marked by extreme emotional highs and lows that are made up mostly of abuse and manipulation. So, can you fix a trauma bond relationship? You can, but repair requires that both people are willing and able to do the necessary work to save the […]

It’s like a nightmare you can’t wake up from, but it’s your new reality. Your husband cheated on you. You certainly didn’t ask for this to happen, but now you’re left dealing with the fallout and working on healing from infidelity. The Trauma of Betrayal Discovering that your partner was […]

Bonding emotionally with another person sounds good, maybe even ideal, but not all bonds are healthy. A trauma bond is one of those unhealthy connections. So, what is a trauma bond, and how do you know if you have one? It’s when you can’t separate the trauma from the love […]

Being masculine isn’t a problem, but toxic masculinity is. Too many men were taught that strength means silence, power means control, and showing emotion is a weakness. These outdated beliefs harm you and everyone around you. But you can change the narrative of your life and how you engage with […]