The Matthew Effect

“For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance.But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.” This…

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Triangulation, Alienation, Gaslighting Children

THERAPIST: So you’re upset that your mom pointed out missed chores and unmet expectations — even after a few consistent weeks of you doing them without reminders? SON: Yeah. I did them…

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What if the absence of care was never proof of unworthiness?

Living With Trauma and Overwhelm

Growing up highly sensing neurodivergent, I wasn’t seen as struggling — I was seen as willful and defiant, seeking control and attention with my needs. Survival meant submission — something I…

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“But What Did She Do?”

Friend: So you’re not in contact with your daughter anymore? Family Member: No, she’s just too much. Always some issue with her. Always making everything harder than it has to…

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