A reader writes in sharing her experience of struggling to find her voice after leaving an abusive relationship. Despite being in a caring environment now, she still feels as if she is unable to restore herself to her former sense …
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We need to demystify addiction recovery. Why do people relapse? What can be done to prevent relapse from occurring, and who is responsible? A reader writes in to find out! Dear Amma-Lee, I feel ready to move on with my …
Read more →A reader inquires as to how one goes about choosing the “right track” for therapy. How do you know which therapeutic methodology is right for you? Additionally: Is it important to confront traumatic memories in order to heal? Dear Amma-Lee, …
Read more →A reader writes in sharing her experiences related to feeling rejected and discarded by someone she dated. She goes on to share about how inexplicable it is to get over heartbreak and forgive someone. Dear Amanda, I don’t know why …
Read more →A reader writes in sharing her experiences related to being medicated by mental health professionals rather than being given support to process her trauma. She goes on to share the dubious miracle intense periods of flashbacks can be. Dear Amma-Lee, …
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Seeking to reclaim herself after a tumultuous relationship, fraught with infidelity and heartache a reader, Jaki S., asked me: “How do I get my power back, when it feels like it has gone and it is not going to return …
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