Protection and Defense

by: Annelisa MacBean, Ph.D.Published on: 11/08/2026

Discover the difference between protecting what matters and defending against old pain. This reflection offers a compassionate perspective on reactivity, boundaries, and the hidden dynamics shaping our relationships.

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Anger

by: Annelisa MacBean, Ph.D.Published on: 04/08/2026

Annelisa explores the hidden relationship between anger and grief, offering a compassionate perspective on what our emotional responses are truly asking of us.

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Your Face

by: Annelisa MacBean, Ph.D.Published on: 01/06/2026

A poem on grief, embodiment, and allowing yourself to be fully met.

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