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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
“I’m Still Not Over Him”
There she is again. You’re scrolling through Instagram at 1 AM, wine glass in hand, when you see her—the girlfriend. The one who gets to spend Saturday mornings with your former best friend, the one he’s apparently willing to restructure […]
“Dads: The Ultimate Betrayal Artists (And How to Stop Being One)”
Most men who fail as fathers don’t even realize they’re failing. And those who do? They’ve mastered the art of not giving a damn. I was that guy once. Working 80-hour weeks building my company after leaving the service, convincing […]
“Your Dating Life’s Groundhog Day”
She sits across from me, late-thirties, fingernails tapping on her Manhattan whiskey neat. “I attract emotionally unavailable men like I’ve got some kind of beacon. Last night I found myself googling his ex at 2 AM while he slept next […]
“I’m Not Wanted Anymore”
I was chatting with a couple last week in my favorite coffee spot in Didsbury. I’d known them both for years, and after a bit of small talk, he leaned forward and whispered, “Mon, the physical side of our marriage […]
“I’m a People-Pleasing Disaster”
I’ve always been struck by the way women across different cultures manage relationships so differently, yet face strikingly similar inner battles. From boardrooms in Tokyo to community centers in Nairobi, women constantly navigate this delicate balance between being true to […]
My Partner is My Family’s Pet Peeve
When everyone hates your partner, you’re in the middle of an emotional tug-of-war that science says you’ll probably lose. Let’s cut through the BS: that gut-wrenching feeling when your parents or friends disapprove of your romantic partner isn’t just annoying—it’s […]
“Dads: Stop Acting Like You’re the Only One Who Brings Home the Bacon (and the Emotional Labor Too)”
The battlefield of parental roles nobody prepares you for I was three months into my new business launch when my wife hit me with it: “It’s like I don’t even exist to you anymore except as the person who handles […]
