The boys played together on the floor of the living room while their mother prepared lunch. Jimmy, six, built a tower of blocks. Timmy, four, knocked it down. Jimmy cried. Their father looked up from his paper. “Jimmy, stop being […]
Relationships - Sophia Rivera
The Cohabitation Trap We’re All Dancing Around
Ever notice that we’ve made moving in together a sort of relationship milestone without bothering to figure out what exactly we’re measuring? Research shows nearly 70% of couples now cohabitate before marriage, yet relationship satisfaction often takes a nosedive after […]
Relationships - Sophia Rivera
Why the “Nice Guy” Who Suddenly Turns Toxic Isn’t a Plot Twist—It’s the Original Script
That “kind, supportive friend” who suddenly reveals his obsessive side? That wasn’t a personality change—it was the mask slipping. I’ve spent decades watching this particular psychological horror movie play out, and it’s about time we called it what it is: […]
ADHD - Melanie Doss
What No One Tells You About When Your ADHD Meds Just Don’t Hit
POV: you’ve been taking your meds for literal MONTHS, and you’re still waiting for that main character transformation everyone else seems to get 🥲 Like… is it just me or should medication actually DO something? The girlies on TikTok are […]
Charles McElroy - Narcisism
Breaking Free from Blame-Shifting: Reclaiming Your Reality After Narcissistic Abuse
A client recently described ending a relationship with a partner who had repeatedly cheated, lied, surveilled her, and engaged in physical abuse. Despite having clear reasons for leaving, she found herself doubting her decision when her ex-partner claimed she had […]