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Why Healing Makes You the “Black Sheep”
Starting therapy and setting boundaries can make you feel like the outsider in your own family. This post breaks down, in simple terms, why healing disrupts family roles, what differentiation actually means, and how to stay connected without self-abandonment.

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
Feb 243 min read


Why Anxiety and Self-Doubt Get Louder When You’re Trying to Do Better
Trying to do better but feeling worse? Anxiety and self-doubt often show up when change begins. You’re not broken, and you don’t have to do it alone.

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
Jan 273 min read
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