Who Am I? Replacement Children and the Quest for Identity
Replacement children struggle with perfectionism, overachievement, survivor's guilt, anger, and remorse as they seek to develop their own identity.
Do You Feel Like a Replacement Child?
Psychologists have identified several different models and areas of distress affecting adult replacement children. How ungrieved sorrow can affect a family.
How to Unhook from Obsessive Emotions in Four Steps
When our home was burglarized, I initially felt fear, violation, and anger. But then came disappointment, helplessness, and a damaged sense of safety. I needed to find a way out.
Abiding with Grief: Five Things I Learned
The crippling grief I experienced after my sister's recent death led me to investigate current research about grief and discover how transformative it can sometimes be.