Welcome to the blog.

Here, I offer thoughts and reflections about being human. Sometimes, I write from my own experience as a long-time therapy client and as a therapist. Other times, I write with the intention of educating or informing people about the therapy process.

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5 books for grieving people

If you find solace in books, one of these might provide connection and comfort during the grieving process.

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On trusting yourself

What does it mean to trust yourself? I wrote about my process reflecting on this question.

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Film review: Good Grief

A new film by Dan Levy, which explores the raw, messiness of partner loss, might feel like home for fellow grief-knowers.

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