The Making of “I Didn’t Sign Up For This”

I'm Not Your Shrink

This week, Dr. Tracy is sitting down with her editor at PESI Publishing for a behind-the-scenes look into the making of her new book, "I Didn't Sign Up for This." In this intimate conversation, Dr. Tracy shares the origin story of her book and her observation of the common experiences we all often face in relationships yet we don’t talk about openly. Recognizing that people often learn best from stories rather than just tips and tricks, she wanted to create something that was accessible at home and incorporated realistic, everyday stories such as the fights with our partners, the stressors of cohabitation, co-parenting, blending families, and even retirement. Dr. Tracy also opens up about her decision to incorporate her own experiences into the book, drawing from her own marriage. She explains what led her to choose the title "I Didn't Sign Up for This" and how she maintained client confidentiality while sharing their powerful stories within the book.

Today’s topics include:

• The power of storytelling and the need to address everyday relationship challenges that often go unspoken
• The common stressors and complexities of various life scenarios, including cohabitation, co-parenting, blending families, and retirement
• The concepts of dependence vs. interdependence in relationships, with a focus on self-reflection and healthy dynamics
• Dr. Tracy’s decision to include her own experiences from her marriage and explains why she chose the book's title
• How she maintained client confidentiality while including their impactful stories in the book

You can now order my new book “I Didn’t Sign Up for This” here!

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