Over a two-year period, Arlin Cuncic was hit with a tsunami of stressful events. Early in the chaotic COVID lockdown her mother died of cancer, and the following year her brother passed away suddenly.

Part 6 in a series. In the last article, I discussed the deep-seated fears associated with telling the truth and why disruption and potential loss of connection in a relationship can feel like death.

This was meant to be a big year for me. I planned to run a marathon, gain a diploma in Spanish and begin work on my next book – all while growing my social media following to promote my journalism.

Tommy sat in my office, looking down at the floor. He was fifteen years old. I could tell when he initially walked into my office with his mother that this would not be an easy session. He was gazing ...