As you grow up, you begin to see what really happened in your family. There was abuse that no one talked about, violence that everyone acted like was normal, and neglect that forced you to take care of yourself. Maybe there was addiction, anger, or fear that made everyone feel tense all the time. Now, you notice how those experiences affect you—maybe you’re always on guard, flinch easily, or find it hard to trust others. You also realize how easy it would be to pass that pain

Understanding What We Carry Rachel sits alone late at night, her mind racing. She’s done holding space for everyone else. She’s done...

As a high-achieving professional woman, you've built a successful career and managed life's many demands with skill and determination....