Sometimes it's hard for people to understand your experience as a parent of a neurodivergent child. They hear snippets of your day and people respond with "that must be hard" or "I don't know how you do it" or "I'm not sure I could do it." Yet I'm not sure they truly understand the enormity […]
Hello, today I wanted to talk a little bit about anticipatory grief. My dad has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and though he still knows who I am, I find myself mourning in small ways already. It’s a strange kind of loss, one that unfolds gradually, piece by piece, moment by moment. Some days when […]
Understanding Anxiety and How Psychotherapy Can Offer Relief
Anxiety is a common human experience, but when it becomes overwhelming and persistent, it can significantly impact our well-being. In this blog post, I’ll share a bit about my experience of anxiety and then delve into what anxiety is, its effects, and how psychotherapy can be a powerful tool for managing it. What was […]