When Someone You Love Dies: Grief Support for Gay Men

August 31, 2026 2nd Story Counseling Clinical Team

Someone you love died. Maybe it was your husband. Your dad. Your brother. Your best friend. Maybe it was someone you called family even though you weren’t related by blood, and now you’re not sure […]

Person sitting alone in quiet reflection by a window, representing unexplained unhappiness in an otherwise stable relationship

Nothing Is Wrong In My Relationship, So Why Am I Unhappy?

August 30, 2026 2SC Staff

By the 2nd Story Counseling Team | 2nd Story Counseling, Chicago Your partner doesn’t cheat. They don’t yell. They remember your birthday, they’re kind to your family, and on paper, there’s nothing to complain about. […]

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When Life Looks Good on Paper But Doesn’t Feel Right: A Guide for Men

August 20, 2026 2nd Story Counseling Clinical Team

By 2nd Story Counseling Clinical Team | 2nd Story Counseling, Chicago Picture a guy in Chicago whose life, on paper, checks every box. Good job. A partner who loves him, or a family that depends […]

Do You Have Failure To Launch Syndrome?

August 3, 2026 2SC Staff

Failure to Launch: A Closer Look If you’re reading this, chances are you or someone you love is grappling with what’s often called “Failure to Launch Syndrome.” Here’s what it is, how to recognize it, […]

What To Do About Lying Teens

August 2, 2026 2nd Story Counseling Clinical Team

If you’ve caught your teenager in a lie recently, take a breath — you’re not raising a con artist, and you haven’t failed as a parent. Lying is one of the most normal (and most […]

Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary entrance sign in Chicago

Is Montrose Bird Sanctuary Safe for Meeting Guys?

August 1, 2026 2nd Story Counseling Clinical Team

By 2nd Story Counseling Clinical Team Montrose Beach is famous for lakefront views, serious birders with even more serious binoculars, and piping plovers that somehow keep becoming minor Chicago celebrities. The nearby bird sanctuary has […]