I recently broke something that belonged to a friend. This item wasn’t irreplaceable but it wasn’t super cheap either. More than the cost, not having this item was pretty inconvenient. It was a really silly accident but I felt horrible about it. For all the talking and dreaming and aspirational thinking I do about abolition, the cop in my head emerged quickly and powerfully.

Tanvi YennaSeptember 23, 2025abolition, mental health, trauma, shame, internal family systems, therapy, abolitionist therapist, vulnerability, relationship, friendship, neural pathways

Found Family and Relationship Anarchy

Relationship anarchy reminds us that relationships outside of family can be just as powerful and sometimes more powerful, depending on the person. We do not have to rely on the idea that relationships prioritized by the state and cultural norms are the most important ones

Therapist ThoughtsTanvi YennaFebruary 12, 2025Toronto Relationship Clinic, relationships, family, friendship, lgb, relational wellness, relationship anarchy

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