In a perfect world, we wouldn’t have to explain trauma to our children because it wouldn’t happen so frequently. Unfortunately, nearly everyone will experience some kind of traumatic event in their lifetime. That includes children.
There are plenty of stereotypes and tropes about eating too much, or eating the “wrong” things when you’re feeling low. We’ve all seen the movie scenes where someone reaches for a pint of ice cream after a breakup, or sits on the couch surrounded by chips and cookies when they’re sad about something.
Every child deserves a healthy attachment with their parents or caregivers. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Far too many children have to deal with unmet needs.
Attachment trauma is typically something that occurs very early in life. In a perfect world, all children would form secure attachments with their parents or caregivers. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen.
When you’re in a committed romantic relationship with someone, communication should be a top priority. However, healthy communication goes far beyond talking about your day or even taking an interest in your partner’s hobbies, career, etc.
A problem-solving mindset in a relationship might not seem like a bad thing. After all, you want to come up with effective solutions to resolve things as quickly as possible, right?
Everyone wants to feel validated, especially when you’re in a relationship with someone you care about. However, if you’ve been in that relationship for a while, you might be guilty of letting things slide.
Even though we’re well into the 21st century, racism is still running rampant throughout the world. It might look a bit different than it used to, but it still shows up in subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) ways.
Going through a traumatic experience can change the way you see the world, but it can also impact the way you see yourself. It’s not uncommon for trauma survivors to struggle with guilt and shame, even when they aren’t at fault for what happened.
Remember when you first met your partner? Chances are, you were attracted to them fairly quickly. Attraction isn’t always physical, but rather something that pulls you toward them. It’s exciting, fresh, and makes you feel good.