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Unlocking your love style is important because each of us loves differently in our romantic relationships. When you were growing up you learned many behaviors from the environment you were raised in and the people who raised you. Children attach in different ways to their caregivers, which creates your own unique form of attachment. This attachment shows up in the way you connect with partners, wh

at you need from your partners and how you rely on them. After completing my quiz you will receive your love style profile which will give you a list of your traits, strengths, and needs; a summary of what you bring to a relationship as well as what you need to be happy in a long term romantic relationship. In your profile, you will also receive a list of your blind spots or patterns that you might have less awareness of as well as suggestions for what you will need to consider to become a better partner in either your relationship or to have more success in dating.

03/25/2026

As a psychologist, I think we can all agree:
the children are the primary victims here.

Ages 9, 5, and 2—
right in the most sensitive stages of emotional development.

They’re not only exposed to adult conflict,
but also the social fallout,
at school, with peers, and in the public eye.

This is how parental alienation begins.

If the goal is truly healing,
then the level of intervention needs to match the situation:

👉Neutral environment
👉Supervised visitation
👉Clinical support for both parents and children

A “safe house” model isn’t extreme—
it’s protective.

We don’t just hope children are okay.
We create conditions where they can be.

Feel free to share my “safe house” theory—just tag me.

03/20/2026

A lot of people are asking,
“How did we get here?”

Not the timeline.
Not the franchise decisions.
But psychologically… how does something like this happen?

Domestic violence is serious.
Child endangerment is serious.

And as a psychologist, if a child is in danger,
we have a duty to protect that child.

I’m going to leave the legal side to investigators—Taylor pled guilty, and her child was not removed in 2023.
There are also recent reports of another DV-related incident.

But clinically, this is the part people don’t understand:

How does someone end up in a relationship like this?

It often starts with a trauma bond.

You connect over pain.
You feel seen in a way you haven’t before.
It feels like—“no one understands me like you do.”

And then the cycle begins:

Intensity → conflict → repair → relief → repeat.

It becomes addictive.
Even when it’s harmful.
Even when it’s chaotic.
Even when it impacts children.

This is the work I do—
helping people step out of these cycles,
because a dysregulated nervous system is dangerous for everyone involved.

So here’s the question:
Is no contact the answer—
or is that too extreme?

I want to hear your thoughts.

And let’s be honest—this situation is triggering.
Take a breath. Settle your nervous system. There are a lot of feelings here.

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11/01/2025

Since Lyle is almost 6'7" we had to go for it.

But in my menopausal way being Sick is more common.

Happy Halloween -be safe out there 🎃👻
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10/25/2025

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I'm thrilled to be representing my charity as the chair this year of our biggest fundraising event Christmas Tree Elegance.

My theme this year is Boots & Bling-a Country Christmas.

If you've been following me you know I'm passionate about mental health and giving back.

Get your ready for 🎄🤠12/5/25
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11/13/2024

When your kids go off to college -they become adults, whether they appear to be or not.

In reality this can be a challenging transition for Mom who is an empty nester. But it can be challenging for your adult child too.

They had all the freedoms at school now Mom wants to know their whereabouts. It feels like a regression. How you welcome your adult home matters.

Thanksgiving might be the first home visit, one where you slip into old patterns of doing too much. Too much organizing, cooking, cleaning and questioning.

This post is a reminder Mama to treat your child like an adult. Allow space for new interactions but remember they were managing on their own at school, even if their room was messy.

Let me know what you are struggling with.

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