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Why Anxiety and Resentment Often Show Up Together

couple after resolving resentment

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 2 minute read boundaries | couples | emotional support | intimacy | Parenting

Postpartum anxiety is not always obvious. Learning the subtle signs can not only provide context to all these new feelings but can also minimize resentment.... more »

Why Your Relationship Changes So Much After Having Kids

happy couple in a relationship

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 2 minute read boundaries | couples | emotional support | intimacy

Having children changes dynamics in ways many couples are completely unprepared for. Not because they don’t love each other.  Not because the... more »

How to Find the Right Therapist for You: A Gentle Guide to Getting Started

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Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 4 minute read anxiety | boundaries | depression | emotional support | mental-health

It usually begins quietly. You realize that you have been coping on your own for a long time and that you might need someone to talk to. Maybe it is the... more »

Supporting a Neurodivergent Partner After Baby

neurodivergent partner playing with baby

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 5 minute read baby | boundaries | couples | emotional support | mental-health | Parenting | postpartum

When a new baby arrives, even the most connected couples find themselves navigating a new rhythm. But when one partner is neurodivergent- living with... more »

Parenting While Neurodivergent

neurodivergent parent sitting with child

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 5 minute read 2 under 2 | baby | boundaries | emotional support | mental-health | Parenting

A client once told me, “Everyone says motherhood is hard, but I think it’s different for me. The noise, the unpredictability, the... more »

Understanding Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Understanding Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 6 minute read boundaries | emotional support | intimacy | mental-health

When people picture abuse, they usually think of bruises or shouting. Something visible. Something loud. But the truth is, many forms of intimate partner... more »

What Narcissism Really Is (And What It Isn’t)

What Narcissism Really Is (And What It Isn’t)

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 3 minute read boundaries | emotional support | mental-health

It feels like everyone is talking about narcissism these days. There are thousands of posts and videos telling you how to “spot a... more »

Should We Get a Divorce?

couple seems happy but debating divorce

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 2 minute read boundaries | couples | emotional support | mental-health | Parenting

It’s one of the hardest questions you can ask yourself: Should we get a divorce? By the time couples get here, they’re usually exhausted. The fights... more »

Why You're Snapping at Your Kids (How to Stop Feeling Guilty)

mom not snapping at her kid and playing instead

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 2 minute read boundaries | emotional support | mental-health | Parenting | postpartum | guilt and shame

You lose your temper and then immediately feel awful. You tell yourself you’ll stay calm next time. You even promise it. But then the noise, the... more »

Managing Postpartum Resentment

Managing Postpartum Resentment

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 4 minute read boundaries

Becoming a parent is a joyous and life-changing experience, but for many new moms, the postpartum period can also be a time of intense emotions, including... more »

Mental Health In Canada: What We've Learned and What Comes Next

Mental health in Canada awareness and therapy support for recovery and well-being

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 4 minute read boundaries | depression | emotional support | mental-health

It is never more important to center the discussion on mental health in Canada. In the past two decades, the nation has been able to generate... more »

Invisible But Heavy: The Emotional Labor of Motherhood No One Prepares You For

Invisible But Heavy: The Emotional Labor of Motherhood No One Prepares You For

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 4 minute read boundaries | couples | emotional support | Parenting

By Chloe at Bloom When we become mothers, we expect sleepless nights, diaper changes, and sticky kitchen floors. But few of us are prepared for the... more »

Should We Have a Baby? Thoughts on the Baby Decision

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Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 3 minute read boundaries

Deciding whether or not to have children is one of the most profound choices a person can make. The baby decision impacts every facet of... more »

The Invisible Weight: Carrying the Mental Load as a Mom

The Invisible Weight: Carrying the Mental Load as a Mom

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 5 minute read boundaries

If you’re a mom, chances are you’ve felt the mental load, the constant, never-ending mental to-do list that runs in the background of your... more »

Setting Boundaries as a New Mom: Protecting Your Energy in Postpartum

Setting Boundaries as a New Mom: Protecting Your Energy in Postpartum

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 6 minute read boundaries

Becoming a new mom changes everything. Suddenly, your time, your body, your emotions—your entire existence—are intertwined with this tiny human... more »

Navigating Healthy Boundaries with Toxic Family Members

Navigating Healthy Boundaries with Toxic Family Members

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 5 minute read boundaries

Establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries with toxic family members is crucial for safeguarding one's mental health, well-being, and sense of self.... more »

The Invisible Load: Resentment Over Unequal Parenting Responsibilities

The Invisible Load: Resentment Over Unequal Parenting Responsibilities

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 4 minute read boundaries

Becoming parents is a transformative experience, filled with moments of joy and wonder. But it also brings a multitude of challenges that can strain even the... more »

A Therapist's Perspective on Postpartum Resentment

A Therapist's Perspective on Postpartum Resentment

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 9 minute read boundaries

The postpartum period, while filled with moments of joy and bonding with your new baby, can also bring unexpected emotional challenges. Many new parents... more »

Transition to Motherhood: Rediscovering Yourself After Welcoming a New Baby

Transition to Motherhood: Rediscovering Yourself After Welcoming a New Baby

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 4 minute read boundaries

Welcoming a new baby into the world is a life-altering experience, filled with profound joy, love, and countless changes. During this transition to motherhood,... more »

Sweet Dreams or Utter Exhaustion? Are ANY New Moms Sleeping?

Sweet Dreams or Utter Exhaustion? Are ANY New Moms Sleeping?

Heather Ratych Heather Ratych 5 minute read boundaries

Sleep is undeniably one of the most precious commodities, especially for new moms who are in the thick of the newborn days. From the moment a baby enters... more »

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