I’ve been doing my due diligence lately, dedicating more time to reading the research on parent-child estrangement. I’ve not encountered anything concluding that what’s behind
Brian Briscoe
March 12, 2026
I’ve been doing my due diligence lately, dedicating more time to reading the research on parent-child estrangement. I’ve not encountered anything concluding that what’s behind
When I started writing this portion of the newsletter a few hours ago, inspiration struck. I found myself making connections between models of change, and
When you are panicking, a set of physical symptoms will likely manifest. These can include accelerated heart rate, faster breathing, sweating, shaking and more. Some
As I sit here in the studio, I’m listening to Porcupine Tree, one of my favorite bands. It’s loud, but it’s not too loud. I
From my close friend, Whit McClendon: When my son, Connor, was nine or ten years old, I took him to a local bowling alley so we
Not that long ago, my counselor challenged me to write down my tribes. I’d spent some time in a session talking about the loneliness that
How do you handle hope, estranged parents? I imagine stories of hope have been around for as long as we’ve had written language. Perhaps most
You are on a pilgrimage, whether you know it or not. My wife and I watched a documentary on religious artifacts a few nights ago.
I love support groups. As a counselor, of course, I do believe in the value of sitting with a professional and seeking input and guidance.
Back in 2019, I was running a drug and alcohol treatment group in a rehab, and I made a mistake. Our group was about a
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