Establishing Healthy Boundaries
Bilal Kosovac, LMHC Bilal Kosovac, LMHC

Establishing Healthy Boundaries

Boundaries aren’t ultimatums or punishments-they’re clarity. They’re not about controlling others but about knowing ourselves. And yet, for many people-especially those with anxious attachment or a history of trauma-setting a boundary can feel like setting off a bomb.

Why? Because when you’ve learned that love is earned through self-abandonment, saying “I need this to feel safe” feels risky. Even cruel.

We live in a world where therapy-speak is everywhere, yet understanding how to embody boundaries-especially in the face of fear, guilt, or people-pleasing-is still elusive. In this piece, we unpack the difference between healthy limits and covert control, and why some people simply can’t set boundaries… yet.

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The Biggest Mistake People Make When Trying to Rebuild Trust
Bilal Kosovac, LMHC Bilal Kosovac, LMHC

The Biggest Mistake People Make When Trying to Rebuild Trust

Rebuilding trust after betrayal is never easy but the biggest mistake people make is trying to protect themselves by never allowing their partner to earn that trust back. In this post, we explore why this happens, how it creates emotional distance, and what you can do differently to truly heal your relationship.

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Toxic or Just Tough? How to Tell If Your Relationship Is Unhealthy
Bilal Kosovac, LMHC Bilal Kosovac, LMHC

Toxic or Just Tough? How to Tell If Your Relationship Is Unhealthy

A toxic relationship doesn’t always start with shouting or control - it can begin with subtle comments that chip away at your confidence. Over time, you might not even recognize yourself. In this post, we explore how toxic dynamics quietly diminish self-esteem and what to do when love starts hurting more than it heals.

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