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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 You Don’t Have to Be “Healed” Before You Start Dating
Waiting to be “healed” before dating may be holding you back. Healing is ongoing, relational, and shaped by culture, trauma, and connection. Learn why love doesn’t require perfection.

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
Jan 204 min read
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