by Milena Koljensic | Feb 23, 2024 | CPTSD and PTSD, Dr. Jamie Huysman, Emotional Wellness, Gaslighting, Guest Contributor, TAR Network, TAR Tales
Have you ever been manipulated by a loved one? Have you ever felt used and abused? Have you ever suffered at a toxic worksite? Have you avoided family gatherings due to harmful family members? Have you been a victim of narcissistic abuse? Did you or your child(ren)...
by Milena Koljensic | Jul 25, 2023 | Dr. Jamie Huysman, Guest Contributor, TAR Tales, Toxic Relationships
Toxic parenting can have a devastating impact on children’s growth and development, and it’s a cycle that can be difficult to break. Toxic parents exhibit harmful behavior towards their children, such as neglect, abuse, or manipulation. The consequences of toxic...
by Milena Koljensic | Jul 19, 2023 | CPTSD, Dr. Jamie Huysman, Guest Contributor, TAR Tales
Even though we like to feel that our past is behind us and our childhood relationships are just memories, our character and worldview today can be greatly shaped by how we were brought up. Our childhood experiences hold even more power over our present selves when we...
by Milena Koljensic | Jul 13, 2023 | Guest Contributor, TAR Tales
We live in a world that values positivity and optimism. While these qualities can be beneficial, toxic positivity can have negative consequences — especially for those dealing with serious illnesses. Toxic positivity is the idea that individuals should only focus on...
by Milena Koljensic | Jul 11, 2023 | Dr. Jamie Huysman, Guest Contributor, TAR Tales
Ah siblings. As kids, maybe you shared toys, built elaborate pillow-and-blanket forts in the living room, and banded together against your parents’ “tyrannical” rule. With age, you became sounding boards and confidants. In fact, just thinking about your brother or...
