Emotional honesty sounds like such a simple concept. Tell the truth about how you feel. Share what’s going on. Be open, be real. But for so many of us, the truth is more complicated than that. Even when we’re around safe people – the ones who’ve shown us they’re steady, kind, and trustworthy, it can […]
It’s a simple question—but not always an easy one to answer: Where in your life do you feel truly safe to be yourself? Not tolerated. Not “accepted as long as you stay agreeable.” Not just included. But safe. Safe to speak up. Safe to rest. Safe to not have it all together. Safe to tell […]
Why Support Isn’t Just Nice to Have – It’s What Makes Courage Possible We often talk about self-belief like it’s something you build in isolation. Just try harder, think more positively, do the work. And yes, there’s effort involved. But what’s often missing from that picture is belonging: feeling truly supported, seen, and accepted by […]
It is often said that we “don’t want drama” in our relationships. After many years of working with individuals, couples and groups, I can say with surety that the one foundational reason for drama is emotional immaturity and lack of emotional safety. So how do you know if those things are not there? There are […]
