Not all children get to have a childhood. Some are forced to mature quickly, burdened with responsibilities that aren’t theirs to carry.

Individuals experiencing empathetic distress report feelings of sadness, anxiety, and emotional fatigue.

Children raised in chaotic environments often find themselves drawn to partners who recreate that familiar chaos.

Children need love, not just things. A video call can’t replace a hug, and a gadget isn’t a substitute for your affection.

On the healing journey, self-compassion becomes a guiding light and it involves validating our emotions without judgement.

Evolutionarily, anger helps us survive and react to perceived threats. It is linked to our sympathetic nervous system’s ‘fight, flight or freeze’ response.

Our brains are naturally wired this way. But, despite this bias, we can be happy.

Depending on motivation can lead to procrastination and a decline in overall motivation, perpetuating a cycle of inaction.

They are intense anxiety reactions where a person feels overwhelmed by emotions like helplessness and fear.

These symptoms may not be limited to psychological ones and can manifest as various physical ailments as well.

Social media showcases unrealistic beauty standards, prompting constant comparisons and fostering dissatisfaction and negative self-image.

Depression is often misunderstood as sadness, but it’s a complex condition with physical, psychological, and social components.

A kind, all-knowing smile makes us feel more understood than pointless words uttered to fill the silence.

We put ourselves on a pedestal and hold ourselves to numerous unrealistic expectations on a daily basis. This may have serious consequences.

While it is okay to try to protect yourself from memories that have been emotionally difficult for you, it’s not healthy to carry around the baggage of trust issues.