Childhood Trauma & Sexual Addiction
Childhood trauma disrupts us at our core and impacts various aspects of our lives. When a child’s emotional needs aren’t met in childhood, they learn to view relationships and sexuality through the lens of their trauma. There is such a stigma in today’s culture around sexual addiction, yet at its core, there is a deep wound rooted in unmet needs.
What If My Partner and I Both Have Trauma?
How to Be Emotionally Present to Your Partner
Understanding the Unspoken Expectations in Your Relationship
If you or your partner ever responded to an accusation with, “I can’t read your mind, how was I to know…?” that is a sure sign that there are unspoken expectations luring around in your relationship.
What To Do If Your Partner Refuses To Go To Couples Counseling
What Your Attachment Style Says About Your Relational Needs
How to Set Boundaries With the Toxic People in Your Life
Conflict in Relationships Part 2: Essential Tools For Managing Conflict in Your Relationship
Conflict in Relationships Part 1: The 4 Most Destructive Conflict Patterns to Avoid
Boundaries That Will Help You Survive an Affair—Everything You Need to Know
Boundaries empower you to feel safe again. Any relationship that feels safe involves boundaries. You need to know that you are safe in your environment and your relationship—that you are not a victim to life but have a sense of agency. This is where boundaries come in! If you are experiencing trauma as a result of your partner’s behaviors, it is important that you reclaim a sense of agency in your life and become the gatekeeper of your own heart.