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My Child Won’t Talk About Their Thoughts. Should I Push?”
If your child won’t talk about their thoughts, don’t panic. Silence isn’t failure—it’s a signal. Here’s what to do instead.

marcuslewton
Apr 212 min read
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When Your Child’s OCD Speaks in Code: Why Logic Isn’t Enough
When OCD rituals don’t respond to logic, it’s not defiance—it’s emotional code. Learn how to listen for what’s really being said.

marcuslewton
Apr 212 min read
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The House, the Bunker, and the Panic Room
What if OCD isn’t one condition, but four psychic positions? A new way to understand rituals, retreat, and recovery in young people.

marcuslewton
Apr 183 min read
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Why Intrusive Thoughts Get Worse at Night
Intrusive thoughts often strike hardest at night. Here’s why bedtime makes the mind vulnerable—and how to support your child through it.

marcuslewton
Apr 132 min read
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I’m Scared to Say the Wrong Thing
You don’t need to be perfect. You need to stay in the room. What to say when you’re scared to say the wrong thing to your child.

marcuslewton
Apr 92 min read
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How to Tell If Your Child Is Symbolising or Just Repeating
Is your child expressing something—or just repeating it? Learn how to tell if a ritual is symbolising, or if it’s stuck in survival mode.

marcuslewton
Apr 82 min read
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Why Is My Child Doing This?
Sometimes a ritual isn’t just a habit — it’s a child’s way of saying, “I’m sorry,” or “I love you,” when words feel impossible.

marcuslewton
Apr 52 min read
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How Can I Help If I’m Not Supposed to Reassure?
Reassurance feels kind—but can keep OCD stuck. Learn how to support your child without feeding the fear, and what to say…

marcuslewton
Apr 42 min read
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ERP Sounds Terrifying – Is My Child Ready?
ERP Sounds Terrifying – Is My Child Ready?

marcuslewton
Apr 32 min read
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Why His Rituals Don’t Look Like Anxiety: Understanding OCD in Autistic Children
Not all rituals in autistic children are just routine. This post helps families spot when OCD is present — even if it doesn’t look like anxi

marcuslewton
Apr 33 min read
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You’re Not the Therapist – But You’re Still the Anchor
You don’t need to be the therapist. You just need to be the anchor. Here’s how to support your child with OCD without burning out or losing

marcuslewton
Apr 23 min read
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My Child’s OCD Got Worse When Things Got Better
Why does OCD sometimes get worse when things improve? This blog helps families understand the emotional logic behind a confusing pattern.

marcuslewton
Apr 23 min read
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What You’re Experiencing Isn’t a Character Flaw — It’s an Emotional System
OCD doesn’t just make you anxious — it makes you feel wrong. This post is for anyone who thinks they’re failing at being human.

marcuslewton
Apr 22 min read
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Why Does My Child’s Mind Do This?Understanding Intrusive Thoughts as a Form of Protection
Intrusive thoughts can feel terrifying—but often, they’re the mind’s way of protecting a child from emotions too big to bear.

marcuslewton
Apr 12 min read
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It’s Not Who They Are: Making Sense of Taboo Thoughts in Adolescents
Taboo thoughts in teens aren’t signs of danger. They reflect inner conflict during adolescence—when new impulses outpace understanding.

marcuslewton
Mar 302 min read
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“ How Can They Be Fine One Minute and Lost the Next?”
When your child swings from calm to crisis, it’s not your failure. It’s the shape of the struggle. Here’s how to understand it.

marcuslewton
Mar 292 min read
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“Not Every Child Can ‘Just Do ERP’": A Conversation About Intrusive Thoughts, Support, and What Needs to Change”
ERP isn't for everyone. This conversation explores readiness, deeper work, and what it means to never give up on a young person.

marcuslewton
Mar 295 min read
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“What Should I Say?” When Reassurance Doesn’t Work
When reassurance doesn’t work, it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. Sometimes, it’s not about answers—it’s about staying close.

marcuslewton
Mar 291 min read
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The House with a Locked Door: A Parent’s First Glimpse into OCD
A parent’s first glimpse of OCD isn’t always a diagnosis—it’s the sense that their child is there, but behind a door they can’t yet open.

marcuslewton
Mar 292 min read
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“Why Can’t They Just Stop?” Understanding the Hidden Logic Behind Intrusive Thoughts
Intrusive thoughts aren’t nonsense—they’re protection. This post helps parents understand the hidden logic behind loops, rituals, and fear.

marcuslewton
Mar 292 min read
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