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Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Aren't We Worse Partners and Parents?

Relationship partners often enter counseling with strong ambivalence, and validating their negative horn can prompt recognition of their partner's positive qualities.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Unsent Letter: Expressing Unprocessed Feelings About Our Parents

Writing an unsent letter to parents helps adults process unresolved childhood emotions, acknowledge overlooked trauma, and separate protective instincts from personal healing.
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