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When Chaos Feels Like Danger: Understanding the Need for Control and Finding a Truer Calm in Motherhood (+ Free Journal)
When chaos feels like danger, control becomes a mother’s armor. This in-depth article explores how childhood emotional neglect, trauma, and fear of failure drive overcontrol in motherhood—and how to heal it through compassion, IFS work, and nervous system repair. Includes reflective prompts, repair rituals, and a free journal Meet the Protector Within to support your…
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Why Couples Bicker Over Small Things (Part 1 of 3)—Unmet Needs Beneath Everyday Conflicts
Many relationship arguments aren’t really about chores, tone of voice, or who’s “doing more.” They’re about unspoken emotional needs shaped by childhood emotional neglect (CEN) and attachment wounds. This article explores why small things feel so big, with detailed examples to help you recognize unmet needs beneath everyday conflicts.