Caring Matters
Having a sibling can be a wonderful thing. In childhood, it can mean having someone to play with. In adulthood, it can be one of the few relationships that can truly last a lifetime. As [Read More]
Childhood trauma robs us of the ability to flow into our adult personality. Those who have experienced trauma have an unstable, fragile, shaky, and undefined identity. Survival for many of us meant numbing/dissociating or putting [Read More]
One of the best perks of living in a semi-rural area is picking the wild foods that grow around. The last 8 months of moving to my current home, I discovered food foraging. It has [Read More]
Trauma forced me to stop feeling how I really felt. The pain, hurt were too much. It felt too uncomfortable to feel that I stopped feeling. Not just my emotions but also, who I was [Read More]
Are you the one always giving in or accommodating the needs of your family, friends or sometimes even perfect strangers? Do you always let your friend or partner always pick the movie you will watch? [Read More]
I am rewatching Breaking Bad, the riveting TV show that broke all stereotypes. The series tells the story of Walter White, a reticent high school chemistry teacher who is diagnosed with stage-3 lung cancer. Suddenly, [Read More]
The recent viral video of DJ Pryor talking with his 19-month-old son beautifully highlights the deep connection they both share. Though wildly hilarious, it’s a perfect example of a parent engaging in behavior that is [Read More]
Love and belongingness are core human needs. What happens when this need is unmet or thwarted? We don’t feel good about ourselves. Being rejected can be heartbreaking. According to research, the intense pain of a [Read More]
The word ‘forgiveness’ triggers me. I spent a lot of time hating myself for stupidly believing the Christian dogma of forgiveness. My mental health and life were seriously impacted trying to live up to this [Read More]
My grandmother was the unofficial village healer. People would come for relief from various ailments. One of her main stock in trade remedy was getting rid of the supposed evil eye which according to her [Read More]