Coping with Holiday Stress: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Women & LGBTQ+ Adults
Elizabeth Nardella Elizabeth Nardella

Coping with Holiday Stress: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Women & LGBTQ+ Adults

The holidays often carry mixed emotions. For many women and LGBTQ+ adults across British Columbia, this time of year can bring both warmth and pain — joyful moments intertwined with grief, loneliness, or the resurfacing of old patterns.

Whatever your story, it’s important to remember: you’re not alone in feeling this way.

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When everyone else is on vacation and you’re not
Elizabeth Nardella Elizabeth Nardella

When everyone else is on vacation and you’re not

It’s August. You’re scrolling your phone, minding your business, and there it is: another beach pic, another group in matching linen shirts, another hammock. Another “out of office” caption. And maybe you like the post because you’re a good sport, right? But then you sit there holding your lukewarm coffee, and it hits you like a wave that didn’t ask permission: FOMO.

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Why you keep choosing the wrong partners (and how to stop)
Elizabeth Nardella Elizabeth Nardella

Why you keep choosing the wrong partners (and how to stop)

Why you keep choosing the wrong partners (and how to stop)
Ever caught yourself thinking “Not again” when a new relationship starts to unravel? You’re far from alone. We often fall for patterns set long ago, even if they leave us anxious, confused, or heartbroken. In this post, we’ll explore why familiar wounds draw you to the same type of person, how “red flags” can masquerade as charm, and practical questions to help you shift from old habits into healthier choices. If you’re ready to understand your own patterns and finally break the cycle, read on.

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Is this love or just attachment?
Elizabeth Nardella Elizabeth Nardella

Is this love or just attachment?

Is it Love or Attachment?
When you're deep in it, love and attachment can look and feel the same, but they’re not. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a relationship that leaves you anxious, unsure, or constantly needing reassurance, you’re not alone. This post explores the difference between healthy love and anxious attachment, how your past might be shaping your present, and why it’s so hard to let go when something doesn’t feel quite right. If you're wondering whether what you're feeling is love or something else, this is for you.

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