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If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I don’t want my kids to struggle the way I do,” you’re not alone. I’ve heard this countless times in my work with parents navigating OCD and anxiety—and I’ve said it myself. The truth is, anxiety doesn’t just affect us—it impacts the way we parent. But that doesn’t mean […]

April 22, 2025

Break the Cycle: How to Parent Through Anxiety Without Passing It Down

OCD and Anxiety Basics, Parenting, Recovery Tips

We all have those days. The ones where everything feels off, your patience is gone, your anxiety is high, and even the smallest tasks feel heavy. Maybe you’re exhausted, maybe your thoughts are spiraling, or maybe you’re just done. But instead of offering ourselves understanding, most of us pile on guilt. We think we should […]

How to Give Yourself Grace on the Hard Days (Without Letting Guilt Take Over)

April 15, 2025

Affirmations, OCD and Anxiety Basics, Recovery Tips