Why Am I So Angry After Having a Baby? Understanding Postpartum Rage Without the Shame
You love your baby. And you are so angry you hardly recognize yourself. The crying won’t stop. Someone asks you one more question. Your partner leaves a cup on the counter. The dog barks. Your toddler needs something. And suddenly, you feel like you could explode. Then the anger passes and the guilt rushes in. You look at your baby and think: What is wrong with me?
When Your First Responder Comes Home but Still Feels Far Away
As a police wife, I also understand the culture and the parts of this lifestyle that can be difficult to explain to someone outside of it. I provide trauma-informed therapy in Roseville, CA and virtually throughout California for first responders, spouses, and couples navigating stress, emotional disconnection, trauma, communication struggles, and the weight that can come with this work.
Postpartum Anxiety Isn't Just 'New Mom Worry': When It's Time to Reach Out
For many new parents, those feelings are temporary as everyone adjusts to a new routine. But sometimes the anxiety doesn't fade. Instead, it grows louder, making it difficult to enjoy this new season of life.
How Childhood Trauma Can Affect Your Adult Relationships (Even If You Think You're 'Over It)
There comes a point for many people when they look around at their life and wonder why certain patterns keep repeating. Maybe you constantly worry people are going to leave you. Maybe conflict feels overwhelming, so you avoid difficult conversations altogether. Maybe you spend so much energy taking care of everyone else that you forget how to care for yourself. Or perhaps you struggle to trust people, even those who have never given you a reason not to.