Controversial Opinion: I do get attached as a therapist.
We are supposed to get attached.
Not in a way that becomes enmeshment, rescuing or saviourism, but in a way that is rooted in safety, genuine care and compassion.
I could have all the skills in CBT, or the best therapeutic modality, but this doesn’t support lasting change.
The relationship does.
Let the work affect you.
Let yourself feel.
You will be better off for it.
If people are set on misunderstanding you, let them.
Feeling constantly misunderstood in conflict can leave you questioning yourself and trying harder to be heard. This blog explores why some people won’t meet you halfway, and how to protect your energy, set boundaries, and stop chasing understanding in the wrong spaces.
Why people are turning to Chat GPT for emotional support
ChatGPT is not going anywhere. Rather than fear-mongering, this piece explores the deeper reasons people are turning to AI for emotional support, self-understanding, and relief from loneliness, and why shame will not reduce its use.