“The Box Talk completely changed the way we communicate. Before, our conversations would spiral into defensiveness or silence, and we both ended up feeling misunderstood. Learning to slow down and truly listen—with one of us sharing and the other simply being curious—helped us feel safe enough to be honest again. For the first time in years, I felt seen, not judged. We’ve started using the Box Talk whenever something hard comes up, and it’s helped us reconnect on such a deeper level. It’s not just a tool—it’s become a way of caring for our relationship.”

G & J

The Memory Exercise: “I didn’t realize how much of my story I had tucked away until I tried the Memory Exercise. At first, I only remembered small fragments—a smell from my childhood home, the sound of my dad’s footsteps, the way my stomach used to tighten when voices got loud. But as I kept practicing, more memories began to surface, and I started to see the threads connecting my past to how I respond today. For the first time, I understood that many of my ‘overreactions’ weren’t weakness—they were my body remembering old pain and trying to protect me. That realization changed everything. I felt compassion for myself in a way I never had before. Instead of shame, I felt empathy. Instead of judgment, I felt understanding. This exercise helped me meet myself with kindness and begin healing the younger version of me I had long ignored.”

David S.