This is a space for the cycle-breakers, the emotional translators, the girls who grew up too fast.
This is where we unpack the weight, rewrite the roles, and reclaim what was always ours.
You don’t have to earn your rest.
You don’t need permission to begin again.
You’re not alone anymore.
This month, I’m sharing a five-part series for eldest daughters who’ve made (or are considering making) the difficult decision to go no-contact with a family member. Part one begins with my own story: why I chose to take a time-out from my dad and go no-contact. I also discuss the fears associated with my decision, and the steps I took to go no-contact.
Stress can sneak up on us, especially when we’re carrying the invisible weight of responsibility, caretaking, and perfectionism that eldest daughters know so well. But here’s the truth: it doesn’t take hours of self-care or a week-long retreat to reset your nervous system. Sometimes, all you need is five minutes.
Welcome to part two of a five part series for eldest daughters who’ve made (or are considering making) the difficult decision to go no-contact with a family member. This week, I talk about the unexpected grief, along with the bone-deep relief, I experienced when I went no-contact with my dad.