The Emotional Violence of Withdrawal

Not all violence screams. Some of it whispers. Some of it says nothing at all. Emotional withdrawal, the deliberate act of going quiet, pulling away, or freezing someone out, can devastate just as much as shouting or hitting. It’s invisible, subtle, and easy to justify, “I just need space.” But […]

The Hidden Addictions That Come After Sobriety

You can be years sober and still addicted. Not to alcohol or cocaine or pills, but to control, work, love, perfection, validation, or even the idea of recovery itself. It’s one of the most confronting truths of healing, addiction doesn’t always leave. It just changes its outfit. When you stop […]