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New Book Encourages the Abused to Cut Off Toxic Relatives

03.03.2025 7

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Fern Schumer Chapman

In a Toxic Relationship, "Let Them" or Hear Them?

The "Let Them Theory" is trending on social media—but is it a good idea?

07.01.2025 20

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Fern Schumer Chapman

How a Child's Mental Illness Can Psychologically Stamp a Family

A new novel explores a sibling's lifelong struggles with a mentally ill sister.

26.11.2024 3

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Fern Schumer Chapman

Siblings Who Swindle Siblings

Shady character can be revealed when it's time to divide money or family treasures.

05.10.2024 20

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Fern Schumer Chapman

10 “Functional” Family Tropes That Are Really Dysfunctional

Burnished with time and repetition, false "Commandments" can misguide families.

04.09.2024 2

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Fern Schumer Chapman

How to Stop the Rumination That Often Plagues the Estranged

Held hostage by your thoughts? Here's how to escape estrangement loop-thinking.

24.07.2024 4

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Fern Schumer Chapman