R. L. MartinEnmeshment and Emasculation: Castrating the Male SpiritTo all the parents out there (particularly mothers) who enmesh the hell out of their children (especially their boys).Oct 1Oct 1
R. L. MartinResponsibility: The Catalyst or the Killer of Manhood?Have you been fed a lie and swallowed it hook, line, and sinker?Sep 24Sep 24
R. L. MartinEnmeshment and the Creation of ‘Son Husbands’This post is a bit of a deep dive into a topic that hits close to home for many guys (myself especially): enmeshment and the “son-husband”…Sep 191Sep 191
R. L. Martin5 Reasons Being a ‘Good Child’ Can Make You a Very Unhappy Adult“Honor thy father and thy mother.” You’ve heard it a thousand times. This ancient biblical commandment, etched into the fabric of society…Sep 17Sep 17
R. L. MartinThe Problem With Being Grateful for Your HardshipIn the face of adversity, we’re often told to count our blessings and find gratitude amidst the storm. This pervasive belief suggests that…Sep 12Sep 12
R. L. MartinWhy ‘Just Move On’ Is Harmful Advice for Complex Trauma RecoveryAre you frustrated with conflicting advice on how to heal from complex trauma or CPTSD? On one hand, you’re told to “not get stuck in the…Sep 10Sep 10
R. L. MartinWhen Love Hurts: Lessons Learned from the Pain of CaregivingLove is often portrayed as a purely positive force that conquers all, but the reality is far more complex. Caregiving for sick family…Sep 5Sep 5
R. L. MartinWhat Childhood Trauma Taught Me About ParenthoodOver a year after publishing my last article in June of 2023, I’ve decided to check back in with a bit of a progress report and also offer…Sep 3Sep 3
R. L. MartinFrom Powerlessness to Empowerment: Strategies for Breaking Free from Learned HelplessnessHave you ever felt like no matter what you do, you can’t change or improve the outcome of a predicament you find yourself in? That no…Jun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023
R. L. MartinIs There a Relationship Between Enmeshment and CPTSD?Family is supposed to be a source of love, support, and safety. However, when family members become too intertwined with each other’s…Jun 4, 2023Jun 4, 2023