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Dear Tacit, If I am worried about how my teen is doing, mentally and emotionally, how can I get them to talk to me about whatever is going on?...

Dear Tacit, I was thinking about going to counselling – but it all seems very complicated. How does a person pick the right therapist for their...

Dear Tacit, I am having a hard time forgiving someone who hurt me deeply. Everyone tells me I have to “let it go” or it will just cause me more...

Dear Tacit, How do I talk to my kids about sex? It’s just so incredibly awkward and I am not sure what to say. Signed: The Birds and The Bees

Dear Tacit, My friend has this habit of always putting other people’s needs before her own. How does a person know when they have stopped being a...

Dear Tacit, How do I know if I am helping someone “too much”? I try to be a kind and supportive friend. But sometimes I feel I am doing more

Dear Tacit, I have been hurt by quite a few people in my life. How can I learn to let go of the pain I still carry with me? Signed:

Dear Tacit, Why is “peopling” so hard? It exhausts me to have to be around people these days – emotionally and physically. Signed: Peopling Is...

Dear Tacit, My partner and I are getting divorced and we have two young children. How can we help them get through this difficult time? Signed...

Dear Tacit, With all the awful things happening in this world, my worry is off the charts. Things just seem so hopeless sometimes. How can I not...

Dear Tacit, I find myself saying yes to everyone/everything over the holidays. How can I draw boundaries and do what is best for me, without...

Dear Tacit, Conversations can sometimes get a little tense when everyone in my family comes together over the holidays. Any suggestions for how...