Relationship

5 min read Relationship

Family relationships are complex, but some statements can be red flags, indicating patterns of dysfunction. These phrases, often normalized within the family, reveal unhealthy dynamics that can lead to long-term emotional damage. Below, we explore ten common statements that signal a dysfunctional family environment. 1. “We Don’t Talk About That in This Family” – a...

3 min read Move

No matter what type of relationship we have with someone – familial, friendship, or romantic relationship – we all want to feel seen, heard and appreciated. We want to feel loved and respected. Above all else, we want to feel important to the people who we have decided are important to us. What happens when those...

8 min read Move

A mom is that person who immerses the entirety of herself into another human being – her child. Science says that some of a baby’s DNA cells never leave the mother’s body, a phenomenon known as fetomaternal microchimerism. Some of the fetus’s cells escape from the uterus through the placenta and will be transported by...