Tag: Empathy in Relationships

A Cautionary Tale of Emotional Disconnection: How We Lost Ourselves and Each Other

Grace Whitfield

April 11, 2021

Articles

Writing about my journey with Tom feels deeply uncomfortable—like exposing a wound that’s never quite healed. As a psychologist, I’m trained to maintain professionalism, to hold space for others without letting my own experiences spill into their stories. Sharing my personal struggles, especially one as raw and painful as this, feels like I’m stepping outside… Read more
The Emotional Load: Why Women Often Carry the Weight of Others’ Problems into Their Relationships

Grace Whitfield

November 23, 2018

Articles

It’s no secret that women are often considered the more emotionally attuned gender. We’re seen as nurturers, empaths, and the emotional glue that holds families and friendships together. But this sensitivity, while a gift, can also become a burden—especially when we unknowingly bring the emotional baggage of others into our own relationships. In this article,… Read more