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These articles offer understanding and support for women navigating the effects of trauma, family violence, and relational wounds. If something here resonates with you, you’re welcome to reach out for a compassionate consultation.

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Complicated Grief. When Loss Keeps Hurting Long After It's Over

Some losses never fully resolve, especially when love and pain were intertwined. This post explores complicated grief after abuse or estrangement and gentle ways to begin healing.

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When Estrangement Feels Like Grief

Estrangement is a hidden kind of grief; the person is alive, yet the relationship feels lost. This post explores why it hurts so deeply, why it’s often unseen, and how to move forward with compassion and hope.

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Writing a Letter to an Estranged Family Member

Writing to someone you’re estranged from can be both powerful and painful. These five reflective steps can help you decide if, when, and how to reach out safely.

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Finding Peace: Managing Emotions After Your Abuser's Death

Grieving an abuser can bring painful contradictions like sadness, relief, guilt, and even peace. This post explores how to navigate mixed emotions after an abuser’s death.

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Parents Estranged from Adult Children

When your adult child pulls away, the grief can feel invisible. This article explores the pain of parental estrangement and offers gentle ways to find peace and understanding.

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When Father’s Day Hurts

Father’s Day can bring up grief, anger, or longing when a father was absent, unsafe, or lost. This post offers gentle ways to cope with the triggers and honour your healing.