How the Johnsons found their way back to each other

When the Johnsons reached out to Renue, they weren’t in crisis — but the tension in their home had become impossible to ignore.

Arguments between the parents had become more frequent. Their 6-year-old daughter, Lily, had started acting out at school and clinging to her mom at home. Even simple things, like bedtime or dinner, often turned into stress. Everyone felt worn thin, but no one really knew how to talk about it.

They loved each other deeply. But something had shifted. And they didn’t want to keep repeating the same patterns.So they gave therapy a try.

A Space to Slow Down and Reconnect

At Renue, they were matched with a family therapist who met them where they were — with gentleness, no judgment, and clear tools to help untangle the chaos.

The parents worked through how their communication and stress were affecting their parenting. They explored how Lily might be picking up on things they thought they were hiding — and how small changes could create a big emotional shift for her.

Little Changes, Big Shifts

Their therapist helped them build new routines and rituals that brought a sense of calm back to their evenings. Lily was included in age-appropriate ways too — through simple play-based check-ins and ways for her to feel heard.

It wasn’t always smooth. There were hard conversations and emotional moments. But gradually, the tension started to ease.

Lily’s outbursts became less frequent. The parents began listening to each other more — and reacting less. They weren’t trying to “fix” everything anymore, just to understand each other better.

Three months in, Lily was sleeping better, laughing more, and even made a drawing in school labeled “my happy family.”

“We didn’t realize how much pressure we were all carrying,” her mom said.
“Now, we’re actually enjoying being together again.”

At Renue, we believe real healing doesn’t have to start with a crisis — sometimes, it starts with simply choosing to come closer.