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Young girl covering her face in distress while parents argue in the background, symbolizing the emotional impact of family conflict and estrangement.

Navigating the Silence: Why Adult Children Choose to Cut Ties with Parents

A blue puzzle piece with a heart symbol among plain white pieces, symbolizing connection with the Self in Internal Family Systems therapy.

Meet Your Parts: A Gentle Introduction to Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)

Illustration of the human brain highlighting neural pathways, showing how trauma reshapes memory and emotional processing.

Unraveling Trauma’s Imprint: How Your Brain Stores Difficult Experiences