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How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce

by Steven Unruh | Jul 14, 2026 | LA Mental Health Resources

A Compassionate Guide to Having the Hardest Conversation You may have rehearsed the conversation in your head a hundred times. Maybe you’ve imagined saying the words over dinner, during a walk, or after the kids are asleep. But every time you get close, fear...

When Political Differences Become Relationship Deal Breakers

by Steven Unruh | Jun 15, 2026 | LA Mental Health Resources

Have you ever looked across the dinner table at your spouse and wondered, When did we become opponents instead of partners? Maybe a political discussion started as a simple disagreement but slowly grew into something much bigger. Conversations became arguments....
When Father’s Day Brings Mixed Emotions After Divorce

When Father’s Day Brings Mixed Emotions After Divorce

by Steven Unruh | May 31, 2026 | LA Mental Health Resources

Father’s Day is supposed to be a celebration. Yet for many people navigating separation or divorce, the holiday can feel surprisingly heavy. Maybe you’re a father who won’t see your children on Father’s Day this year. Maybe you’re a...
The Mental Load and Divorce: When Unequal Responsibilities Lead to Separation

The Mental Load and Divorce: When Unequal Responsibilities Lead to Separation

by Steven Unruh | May 18, 2026 | LA Mental Health Resources

It usually starts with something small. One spouse reminds the kids about dentist appointments, notices the milk is almost gone, signs the school permission slip, schedules the plumber, buys the birthday gift, and remembers that soccer practice was moved to Thursday....
When One Parent Is a Narcissist: How to Protect Your Child Without Escalating Conflict

When One Parent Is a Narcissist: How to Protect Your Child Without Escalating Conflict

by Steven Unruh | May 4, 2026 | LA Mental Health Resources

The Night Everything Shifted It usually starts quietly. A child comes home from the other parent’s house and says something that doesn’t quite add up. A subtle jab. A confusing statement. Maybe even a hurtful accusation that sounds strangely adult. You pause,...
Signs Your Child Is Struggling After Divorce — and What to Do Early

Signs Your Child Is Struggling After Divorce — and What to Do Early

by Steven Unruh | Feb 23, 2026 | LA Mental Health Resources

At first, it’s subtle. Your child says they’re “fine.” But something feels different. Maybe they’re quieter. Maybe they’re angrier. Maybe their teacher emails about slipping grades. You tell yourself it’s just an adjustment period. But what if it’s more than that? If...
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