Aftermath – the dark side of confronting toxic parents

Jack was 39 years old when he decided enough was enough. He’d been bullied all his life. He was “too short” and “too fat” at school. He was in a loveless relationship for 15 years to a woman who cheated repeatedly. (They tried marriage guidance but apparently it was “all his fault”). At work, hisContinue reading “Aftermath – the dark side of confronting toxic parents”

The connection between us: understanding the role of relationships in mental health

Being in an unhealthy relationship is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.  This comes from a report by the Mental Health Foundation which is asking us to explore the connection between relationships and mental health.  When we think about relationships, we may assume that means having an intimate partner. ButContinue reading “The connection between us: understanding the role of relationships in mental health”