Resisting Over-Protection Today, I want to examine several ways to repair relationships damaged by mental health or substance use disorders. At first glance, being ready to help at a moment’s notice might be perceived as a positive quality. However, becoming overprotective can be perceived as possessive, overly helpful, shielding, and stifling of independence. Rather than being a relationship of equals, one partner becomes dominant and […]
Insight for the Journey
Fostering Independence

