Laurie Sheridan

Why the emotional bond can feel so strong — even after a relationship that caused confusion, pain, and self-doubt When You Find Yourself Missing Someone Who Hurt You The house was quiet. Claire lay in bed, the soft glow of her phone lighting the dark room as she scrolled through old photos. Trips they had taken.Dinner dates. Then a photo from that weekend by the ocean. They had shared a bottle of wine, laughed nonstop, and spent most of the weekend tucked away in their room. For a moment, it...

How empathy, optimism, and the desire to see the best in others can make early warning signs easy to explain away Why You Might Not Have Seen the Red Flags at First When her sister gently asked, Are you sure everything is okay with him? She laughed it off. Of course it is , she said. Julia had always been the responsible one. The friend people called when they needed advice. The one who noticed details others missed. The one who could read people easily. Sure, there had been a few strange...

How love bombing, gaslighting, and emotional inconsistency can make even strong, intelligent women question their own reality Why does your relationship feel so confusing? Learn how love bombing, gaslighting, and emotional inconsistency can make even strong, intelligent women question their reality. When a Simple Conversation Leaves You Feeling Confused She sat in her car in the grocery store parking lot staring at her phone in confusion. The message from him was short. I don’t know why you...