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The Enigmatic Life of Virginie de Selliers: Mother, Therapist, and the Shadow of Her Daughter’s Tragedy The case of Constance Marten, the convicted aristocrat found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence, has cast a spotlight on her mother, Virginie de Selliers. Virginie’s life, revealed in fragments since her daughter’s sentencing, presents a complex portrait of […]

The Enduring Loneliness of Losing a Spouse: Why Family Support Isn’t Always Enough The death of a spouse is a life-altering event that brings profound grief and often, persistent loneliness. While it’s natural for family members to rally around a grieving parent, new research indicates that even strengthened relationships with adult children offer surprisingly little […]

To outsiders, your dad is a larger-than-life social magnet who attracts people from all walks of life. Or your mom is the perfect woman, always looking to please and juggling everything with ease. But behind closed doors, all pretense falls away. Only you, their child, knows what it’s like to endure their cold shoulders for […]