Coastal Family Counseling, LLC

11/30/2025

“The monster I created to protect the kid inside me is hard to manage". Marc Maron,

He has discussed this idea in relation to his own experiences with trauma and self-protection, where the coping mechanisms developed in childhood (the "monster") become difficult to control as an adult.

It describes the inner conflict where a person's self-protective "monster"—formed during childhood to ward off harm—becomes a destructive force in adulthood that is hard to control. This “monster" is not necessarily evil but is a necessary part of his psyche that he has had to accept and integrate.

At Coastal Family Counseling, we identify the monster as your dragon. Call for an appointment to learn ways to tame yours!

11/29/2025

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11/24/2025

11/23/2025

11/23/2025

Behind every tantrum or act of defiance is usually a story — one of unmet needs, overwhelm, or unspoken hurt.

When we pause long enough to see the story instead of just the behavior, everything changes.
Because nine times out of ten, what’s underneath won’t make you angry — it will break your heart.

Lead with empathy. Respond with connection. 💛

11/18/2025

11/17/2025