Blog posts by Rebecca P. Fox Psychotherapist

The Five Stages of Grief: What They Really Feel Like

Rebecca P. Fox

Published on: 31/10/2026

Grief changes us in ways we never expect. The five stages of grief aren't a straight line. What each stage feels like, the sixth stage, and how to grieve someone who is still alive.

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The Real Damage Toxic Relationships Cause

Rebecca P. Fox

Published on: 10/09/2026

Lost self-trust after a toxic relationship? Learn how gaslighting and nervous system conditioning affect confidence, and how self-trust can be rebuilt safely.

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Why some women keep choosing toxic men | The Cause

Rebecca P. Fox

Published on: 08/03/2026

It isn't bad taste, it's an unconscious blueprint formed in childhood that keeps women stuck in toxic relationships. Here's what drives it, and how to change it.

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Men vs Women

Rebecca P. Fox

Published on: 13/10/2025

Why are men and women misunderstanding each other more than ever? Explore how algorithms and low EQ are shaping the modern relationship crisis.

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