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Rebellious Reflections
Welcome to Rebellious Reflections, a blog authored by licensed therapist, Sarah Rossmiller. Here, we challenge old rules, explore real emotions, and support your journey toward authentic emotional strength. Whether you’re facing anxiety, relationship challenges, or seeking personal growth, this space is for you.
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The Quiet Wounds: Subtle Abuse and How It Differs from Everyday Mistakes
Subtle abuse thrives in ambiguity. Naming these behaviors allows victims to validate their experiences, seek support, and set boundaries.
Book Report: Why Abusive Men Abuse
Not all abuse is loud or violent. Bancroft sheds light on how manipulation, gaslighting, and subtle control tactics can be just as harmful a
Unraveling the Roots: Why Do People Get Caught in Codependent Relationships?
People can get involved in codependent relationships for various reasons, often rooted in their personal history, psychological makeup, and
Breaking Free: 11 Empowering Steps to Overcome Codependency in Your Relationship
Discover the 11 empowering steps to overcome codependency in your relationship.
Spotting the Signs: 10 Key Examples of Codependency in Relationships
Codependency in a relationship involves an unhealthy reliance on one partner by the other for validation, support, or well-being. To help...
How to Stop Personalizing Reactions in Your Relationships: 10 Strategies for Building Stronger Connections
Do you often find yourself overanalyzing and internalizing the reactions of those around you, whether they're friends, romantic partners,...
Should You Get Back Together with Your Ex? A Thoughtful Guide to Making the Right Decision
Deciding whether to get back together with an ex is a complex and highly personal decision that depends on various factors.
Exposing 5 Toxic Secrets: Your Roadmap to Living Authentically
We all have secrets, right? It's part of being human. But have you ever considered the weight they carry? Some secrets are harmless,...
When You Can't Trust the Spark: The Impact of Schema Chemistry on Relationships
Explore the impact of 'schema chemistry' on romantic relationships & the challenges posed by maladaptive schemas in forming connections.
Crafting a Resilient Self: A Holistic Guide to Strengthening Your Sense of Identity and Embracing Personal Growth
Developing a stronger sense of self and personal identity is a valuable journey that can lead to increased self-confidence, resilience,...
Navigating Grief After Cutting Off a Family Member
Opting to cease communication with a parent or another significant family member as an adult is a deeply difficult decision, often...
The Tough Decision: Cutting Off Your Parents as an Adult
Explore the Complex Choice of Cutting Off Parents in Adulthood: Reasons, Guidance, and Prioritizing Well-Being
The Healing Power of Group Therapy: Yalom's 11 Therapeutic Factors
In his classic work, "Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy," renowned psychiatrist and psychotherapist Irvin Yalom identified 11...
Cutting Off Contact with Parents as an Adult: Exploring Alternatives Beforehand
The decision to cut off contact with your parents is a deeply personal one, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
10 Signs You Might Be Dating a Narcissist: Recognizing Red Flags in Relationships
Are you questioning whether your partner's behavior is normal or if it's a sign of something more concerning? Dating someone with...
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