Writing
Essays on perfectionism, overcontrol, and religious harm.
Short pieces on the three main things I work with and how I think about each one.
They are meant to give you a sense of whether this approach makes sense for you — more useful for that, usually, than a bio page.
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The essays.
Feb 2026
Perfectionism as a Structural Problem
Perfectionism is less a personality style and more a pattern that links worth, control, and threat prediction.
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The Adjacent Possible
The adjacent possible is the next workable move that keeps you grounded while expanding your range.
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When Leaving a Faith System Feels Like Losing Gravity
After coercive faith environments, clients often lose the organizing structure that once defined meaning, authority, and identity.
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