You finally have the job. The relationship. The house. The stability. Maybe the crisis is over. Maybe the abusive relationship ended years ago. Maybe the chaos of childhood is long behind you. So why does your body still react like something bad is about to happen? Why do you jump when your phone rings? Why […]
Why Do I Still React Like I’m In Danger When I’m Safe? Read More »
At Alfrey & Pruitt Counseling, our work is rooted in connection—connection to our clients, to families, and to the broader community we’re part of every day. Recently, our team stepped outside the therapy room and into that community in a different way. Through our Adopt-A-Road commitment, we spent time cleaning up our designated stretch of
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Grief is one of the most powerful, painful, and misunderstood experiences we go through as human beings. And yet, in a world that often praises “strength” as silence or stoicism, we can find ourselves wondering if our grief is somehow too much—too heavy, too loud, or too long. But here’s the truth:Grief is not weakness.It
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