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The death of a celebrity or public figure—such as an artist, writer, athlete, or humanitarian—can land with an unexpected weight. In recent months, many have felt this in response to the loss of creatives who shaped cultural and emotional landscapes—figures including David Lynch, Ozzy Osbourne, and, more recently, Catherine O’Hara. Even when we never met them, the news can stir sadness, disorientation, and a tender ache that’s hard to name. Many people find themselves asking,

After I graduated from undergrad, I floundered. For a while. My closest college friends were off to law school and medical school or had engineering jobs at the ready. But, I had a liberal arts degree and little idea what to do with it. I worked with kids with developmental delays and cognitive disabilities, but the career path felt short and I was hungry to learn and do more. I applied to PhD programs with the thinnest of real life experience or passionate drive. It j

Key Highlights Note: While this article focuses on the perinatal period, these principles apply to many relational constellations navigating stress or transition, including intergenerational caregiving and other major life changes. It’s also worth noting that research is severely lacking outside cisgender heterosexual couples. The information below could apply to people of all genders, abilities, identities, and relationship structures. Take what fits, amend for your relation

The holidays arrive each year with a familiar rhythm: the neighborhood lights go up, local radio stations start playing festive, occasionally grating, carols, and calendars gradually fill with intimate gatherings and celebrations planned between loved ones. Across many traditions—from Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, to the Winter Solstice, and New Year—the holiday season carries with it an air of warmth and positivity, as well as an invitation to slow down, reflect, and con

In times of uncertainty and change, grief often arrives in ways that are unclear and difficult to name. A loved one may be physically present but emotionally unavailable, affected by illness, the effects of trauma, or mental health challenges. Other times, they may be absent—through separation, disappearance, or estrangement—but continue to shape our daily lives, remaining viscerally present in heart and memory. Such losses, in their ambiguity, are often marked by limited clo

When my mother was first diagnosed with endometrial cancer, it was as if the chessboard of her life was thrown up in the air. Plans that were on the horizon were suddenly on pause. Meetings for blood work, scans, and surgery became unwelcome and urgent replacements for family and social contact. Her confusing and troubling symptoms came into crystal clear focus but also pulled the rug right out from under her. Once she knew what she was dealing with, she had two overwhelm

Brain fog. It’s a phrase that has crept into our vocabulary with surprising ease—most likely because so many of us have experienced it. Whether it’s the experience during cancer treatment referred to as “chemo brain,” the memory lapses of “pregnancy brain,” or the mental haze of perimenopause and menopause, brain fog is a shared human experience that can be as confusing as it is exhausting. For anyone who has suddenly found their once-sharp memory dulled, lost their train of

Major life changes—whether exciting, overwhelming, or unexpected—often bring stress, uncertainty, and emotional ups and downs. Whether you're navigating a career shift, new parenthood, divorce, relocation, a difficult diagnosis, or loss, therapy can be a powerful tool to help you process emotions, grieve your former identity, embrace your new one, and build resilience. But how often should you see a therapist during a major transition, and how can therapy best support you? Ho