I was eight when I realized that I didn’t want children. I would see toddlers throw tantrums due to fatigue and overwhelm - perfectly normal, healthy behaviors for little kids. And I knew that I wanted nothing to do with it. But that wasn’t the narrative I grew up with. It seemed like children were an inevitability. 

The first time I met with my current therapist, I told her that I needed to “word vomit” during the intake session to get everything out of my head and my heart lest I be tempted to hold back.

What are the first images that come to mind when you think about kink in film, books, and other forms of media?

Finding a therapist can be tricky, so let’s break it down.

You’ve heard of “Emotional Freedom Technique”, right? It seems like every coach on YouTube has a video on EFT. Or maybe you’ve seen it called “Tapping”. Typically, the process involves tapping on different parts of the body while repeating an affirmation, usually something intended to help you let go of old patterns or boost self-confidence.