nervous system - Catrina LPCS

Mental Health Awareness: Understanding Healthy Patterns

Understanding Mental Health Awareness Today Not everything that feels safe is actually good for you. Dear Survivor, A client once told me she was unsure if her new relationship was healthy or just less harmful. Her partner did not yell or insult her, but there was a lingering sense of unease. She felt confused by […]

I Was Afraid of Peace Because I Thought It Meant Danger

Relationship Abuse / Catrina Drinning-Davis, LPC-S

Sometimes silence feels more threatening than chaos. Dear Survivor, One woman I worked with described how anxious she felt in her first healthy relationship. There were no raised voices, no sudden mood swings, no punishments for speaking her mind. On the outside, everything looked calm. But inside, she was panicked. Her body could not relax,

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