Do you feel cast in the role of an evil stepmother? Are you tired of all the bad unsolicited advice from people who don’t have a clue? Do you feel trapped and resentful of your partner’s lack of support? Then I have good news for you. You may not be the wicked stepmother after all. […]
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Family Estrangement: How to Move on From Cutting Toxic Ties
Family estrangement is shameful. You have to stick with your family no matter what. Blood is thicker than water. Those are the typical things people say (or think) when they hear about cutting ties with a close relative. But estrangement from a family member is surprisingly common, and it’s becoming less of a taboo discussion […]
Physical Discipline: How Does Being Hit Affect Children?
Are there acceptable forms of physical discipline? How does being hit affect children? And if there is a way to undo the damage? Read on to find out. Being hit is bad enough. But physical abuse at the hands of the person who’s supposed to love and protect you is simply devastating. I know this […]
Toxic Grandparent Checklist: 10 Signs That There Is a Problem
If you ever dated a jerk, you know that people are quick to tell you to “dump his sorry ass.” But if a family member is mistreating you, they say: “Just brush it off.” It’s even worse when grandparents are involved. As a culture, we place importance on having an extended family, and grandparents are […]
20 Ultimate Signs Of a Toxic Mother-in-Law (And What to Do About Her)
How can you tell if you have a toxic mother-in-law? That’s easy. Just answer these questions. Do you feel like you have to walk on eggshells around your mother-in-law? Do you feel drained after spending time with her? And most telling of all: do you feel like nothing you do is ever good enough for […]