Mental Health
The Day I Said “Yes” Too Many Times One Thursday I agreed to cover a coworker’s shift, drive my neighbor to the airport, and finish a client report by midnight. By 9 p.m. I was snapping at my kids. My people-pleasing habit had wrecked my self-care practice. That night I saw the boundary spectrum in…
If you’re feeling drained, anxious, or unseen in your relationships, the problem might not be you, it might be your lack of clear relationship boundaries. And if you were never taught how to set them, you’re not alone. I’m Laurie Newcomb, a trauma-informed therapist, and I’ve helped many clients overcome people-pleasing patterns, anxiety, and emotional…
Have you ever felt like something was off, but you couldn’t quite put your finger on it? Maybe you’ve been going through the motions of daily life, smiling on the outside, but feeling empty or numb on the inside. If this sounds familiar, you might be experiencing silent depression. Silent depression is a form of…