Healing Family Rifts Across Time, Belief, and Silence
6/28/2025 By Elizabeth Travis, LCSW “You weren’t there.” That phrase—“You weren’t there”—is simple, yet it carries a deep emotional load: grief, disappointment, and perhaps some unspoken resentment. As a mixed Chinese American therapist in my mid-thirties, I often reflect on how the intersection of culture, spirituality, and silence was not only overlooked during my upbringing […]
Holding On While Letting Go: A Look at Anticipatory Grief
5/24/2025 When we think about grief, we often associate it with what happens after a loss. But grief doesn’t always wait. For many people, it begins much earlier—before the final goodbye. This experience is known as anticipatory grief, and it’s something we don’t talk about enough. Whether you’re caring for a loved one with a […]
The Challenge of Presence in a Chaotic World
5/17/2025 In today’s world, it has become increasingly difficult to remain fully engaged in our daily lives, let alone in the meaningful tasks or relationships we hold dear. The constant barrage of political upheaval, social unrest, and global crises creates a sense of chaos that makes it challenging for anyone, especially trauma survivors, to stay […]