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What to Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist

by Amy Helms | Dec 30, 2022 | Blog, Domestic Violence, Family, Recovery, Trauma

There are few tasks as daunting as staying married to a narcissist. But divorcing a narcissist? It can seem nearly impossible! The choice to leave a narcissistic or abusive partner can be a difficult one, but in many cases, the decision to divorce a narcissist is a...

Deconstructing the Toxic Beauty Standard of the TikTok Almond Mom Trend

by Amy Helms | Dec 5, 2022 | Blog, Body Image, Eating Disorder, Family, intuitive eating, non-diet

Why can’t we just be happy with our bodies? This seemingly simple question prompts some complex answers. While depression, dysmorphia, bullying, and unhealthy relationships with social media can contribute to low self-esteem or dissatisfaction with our bodies, the...

First Holiday as a Single Mom: What to Expect and What You Can Control

by Amy Helms | Nov 16, 2022 | Blog, Family

If this will be your first holiday as a single mom, anticipating what you can expect – and understanding what you can control – can really help ease the stress of the holiday season. We are led to believe that the holiday season is supposed to be merry and...

How to Go Full on Grey Rock: Toxic Families and Surviving the Holidays

by Amy Helms | Nov 10, 2022 | Blog, Family, Trauma

For some, the descent into pumpkin spice lattes and sweater weather signals the coming holiday season in all its glory. But for many, the idea of navigating work parties, family traditions, prying relatives, and added financial responsibilities bring a familiar dread....

Today’s Moms: The Super Hero And Sandwich Connoisseur

by Amy Helms | May 6, 2022 | Blog, Family

This May, we decided to eschew the usual ode to Mother’s Day, not because Moms are undeserving of the rhetoric, but because we wanted to talk about the unspoken and unsung role of Moms today. Today we want to talk about the fact that Moms care for more than just...

Fun and Simple Tools You Can Use To Grow a Healthier Relationship Today!

by Amy Helms | Feb 9, 2022 | Blog, Family

Let’s face it, we could spend a lifetime identifying and discussing unhealthy and healthy relationships. But, with the onset of Valentine’s Day, we thought it best to provide tools that are available for you to use to grow a healthier relationship. Some...