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Math Anxiety in Adults: What We Really Mean When We Say “I Can’t Do Math.”

Feb 26, 2026

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The other day at Trader Joe’s, I got into the express line to check out. “Do you have 15 items or less?” the cashier asked. “I think so,” I said. “Approximately.” She smiled. “That’s okay. I can’t count, anyway.” We laughed. But the subtext was all too familiar. I’ve said it, too. While calculating a…

When You’re Triggered by An Emotionally Immature Parent

Dec 14, 2025

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Gina Davis, PsyD

in Attachment & Relationships

When you’re triggered by emotionally immature parents, it can feel like your inner world is collapsing on itself. You may experience sudden anxiety, anger, shutdown, hypervigilance, guilt, or shame — often followed by thoughts like: Why does this still affect me so much? Why do I still care? Why can’t I just laugh this off?…

You Can Care About a Dismissive Avoidant’s Pain…And Still Have Needs

Nov 27, 2025

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Gina Davis, PsyD

in Attachment & Relationships

Inspired by a post from @real_laurenmarie Related: Read my full article on Avoidant Attachment in Friendship here Many people who love someone with a dismissive-avoidant attachment style feel torn between empathy for the avoidant person’s history and loyalty to their own emotional needs. You may understand where the other person’s distancing comes from. You may…

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Math Anxiety in Adults: What We Really Mean When We Say “I Can’t Do Math.”

When You’re Triggered by An Emotionally Immature Parent

You Can Care About a Dismissive Avoidant’s Pain…And Still Have Needs