If you’re reading this, you’re likely in a relationship that doesn’t feel safe, supportive, or respectful, even if it’s one you were raised to value or protect. Toxic behavior in relationships is often difficult to recognize because it doesn’t always appear abusive at first. Sometimes it’s subtle and can be disguised as love, concern, humor,…
family enmeshment
Blood Is Not a Coupon Code
Some things get dressed up in loyalty until you look closely enough to see the price tag. When a family member asks me to do something they would happily pay a stranger for and expects me to do it for free because I’m “family”, that isn’t kindness. It isn’t thoughtfulness. It’s entitlement wearing a guilt…