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Heather Rolland, LCSW Heather Rolland, LCSW

When Work Mirrors Family: Navigating Emotional Ties and Professional Growth

“Work will never love you back.” My friend shared this sage aphorism with me, and my knee jerk response was defensive: of course my work loves me back. My colleagues are talented professionals I respect and admire, and the administrative team supports us with warmth, authenticity, and that seamless sense of safety. When I wonder how to handle something, they are always right there, the situation handled with grace and aplomb. I feel respected and beloved. … Wait, what was that noise? Did you hear a screeching of brakes?

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