Keeping Love at a Distance

Avoidant attachment isn’t a conscious choice, but a protective response that often develops in childhood when vulnerability felt unsafe.
[Part 3 of a series on Attachment]

Thoughts about Resilience

Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about creatively transforming challenges into something meaningful. True resilience requires engaging with what you have, thinking outside the box, and building something valuable from life’s setbacks. Whether in relationships, personal growth, or life transitions, resilience empowers you to move forward with intention. Discover how to cultivate resilience in a way that brings purpose and possibility to your journey.

Understanding Attachment Styles in Intimate Relationships

Dr. Christine reveals the surprising way childhood bonds shape your love life—whether secure, anxious, dismissive-avoidant, or fearful-avoidant—unpacking how these styles drive your emotions and relationships, and how you can rewrite the script for deeper, healthier connections.

What Happens After Separation?

After separating from domestic abuse, it is normal to feel and array of conflicting, emotions. Each stage of healing comes with its own challenges and experiences. Read more for examples of emotions you may encounter.

Seeking Love but Fearing Loss

Anxious attachment isn’t a flaw or something “wrong” with you, it’s a pattern that likely developed early in life, shaped by experiences where love and emotional security felt uncertain.
[Part 2 of a series on Attachment]

Do You Have Any Red Flags?

This title is a bit of a trick question. We’re taught to be wary of others, which assumes our “safety” depends on our ability to correctly discern others’ meaning and motives. That is part of the equation, yes. But, it sets us up to live in suspicion and fear.

Are You Giving Permanence to Something That Can Change?

Want to feel a shift in your energy? These questions inspire action rather than frustration. They shift focus from problems to possibilities and create a sense of control over the future.

How Can God Be Love If Religious People Hurt Me?

Explore a personal journey of questioning God’s love amid religious abuse. Discover how Jesus heals and redeems pain caused by those misusing faith, offering hope and a renewed understanding of God’s heart.

What’s Your Type?

Why does connection feel so difficult, confusing, and exhausting? A look at attachment styles can help inspire better approaches and better boundaries that could lead to better relationships.
[Part 1 of a series on Attachment]

Healing from Crazy-Making

If you’ve found your way here, it’s likely that you’re feeling discouraged, angry, or just plain exhausted. Maybe you’re tired of being used or walked over. Perhaps you’re feeling lonely, scared, or unsure of your own instincts. You might even be questioning your sanity. Whether you’re desperately flailing or simply in need of better grounding, you’re not alone.