by STAR Network | Feb 21, 2024 | CPTSD and PTSD, Dr. Jamie Huysman, Emotional Wellness, Gaslighting, Guest Contributor, TAR Network, TAR Tales
Join Dr. Jamie and Mila Every Monday at 7 PM EST and Learn. No one ever sets out to be in an unhealthy relationship. We all strive for a version of happily ever after, where our needs and partners are met in a shared life we build together. But for a variety of...
by STAR Network | Feb 14, 2024 | CPTSD and PTSD, Dr. Jamie Huysman, Guest Contributor, TAR Tales
It’s time to put you first! Although Valentine’s Day is here, we’re often left off our to-do list to celebrate ourselves. Instead of solely pouring your love and devotion into your family, friends, and partners this year, especially when your relationships are...
by Milena "Mila" Stankovic | 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 "Mila" Stankovic | 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 "Mila" Stankovic | 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 "Mila" Stankovic | 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...
