Why Rest Feels Unsafe When You Grew Up Emotionally Unsupported Many adults I work with in Madison, Guilford, and across Connecticut tell me something that feels confusing and even embarrassing: “I know I’m exhausted… but when I finally slow down, I feel anxious or uncomfortable.”...
Why You Feel Lonely Even in Relationships: The Impact of Childhood Emotional Neglect Many adults I work with in Madison, Guilford, and across Connecticut come into therapy saying something that surprises them: “I’m in a relationship… but I still feel lonely.” They’re not isolated. They’re...
Why You Feel Anxious for “No Reason”: How Childhood Emotional Neglect Lives in the Body Many adults I work with in Madison, Guilford, and across Connecticut come into therapy saying some version of the same thing: “I’m anxious all the time — but nothing is...
Why Your Body Shuts Down in Conflict: The Trauma Response No One Talks About If you’ve ever gone blank in an argument… If your mind shuts off… If your body freezes, disconnects, or feels like you’ve “left the room”… You’re not broken. You’re not dramatic....