For a long time, I thought I was being overly sensitive. One day, we were having a nice dinner,
Personal Stories
True Journeys. Brave Reflections.
Healing happens when we speak the truth out loud, unfiltered, and in community.
The Journal is a space for raw, honest, and reflective stories from people healing from enmeshment. Whether you’re still in the thick of it or on the other side, your story matters—and it can help someone else feel less alone.
From Entangled to Empowered
I was 19 when we got together, barely out of high school and barely in my own skin.
I fell in love with my first girlfriend in math class, head over heels as I peeked at her from behind my algebra
August 14, 2017, was the first day of high school. Earning a spot in one of the most competitive
For a long time, I mistakenly believed emotional chaos was normal. Anxiety, sadness. overwhelm—the
The complexities of being the good son and how one man overcame enmeshment with his mother.
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