If you're an adult who's long felt you had to be responsible for your parents feelings... If your parent tends to not apologize when they've acted cruelly, called you "too sensitive" and ignored your feelings... all the while seeming to expect you to treat them as though they were stable and safe. You should know: Healthy attachment is not automatic, and it is not guaranteed by biology. Children with emotionally intelligent parents have a privilege that is often not talked a

Some of the hardest moments in life aren’t about what’s happening around us, but what’s happening inside of us when we believe we don’t belong. Exclusion—whether explicit or subtle, social or internalized—can leave deep marks on mental health and relationships. To explore this, let’s look at three people who might never meet, but who each know what it feels like to be on the outside looking in. Three Experiences of Difference A Bisexual Mom at the Playground She pushes her ch

Gender transitions in relationships can bring joy, grief, and growth. Learn how to support both partners’ needs—emotional, relational, and practical—with reflection prompts to help you navigate change together.

April 1 rolls around, and suddenly the world feels a little less safe. Alarms are set for fake wake-up calls, coffee mugs mysteriously...

If your elementary- or high school-age child has said something like: “I don’t feel like a girl.” “I think I’m a boy.” “Can you use they/them for me?” “I want a different name.” It can stop you in your tracks. You may feel protective. Confused. Afraid of doing the wrong thing. You may wonder whether this is a phase, whether you’re supposed to correct it, or whether affirming it somehow makes it permanent. Maybe you've already responded and are now wondering: Am I doing the ri