Caring Matters
Babies need to be held close and cuddled to thrive physically, mentally and emotionally. They need the love of their primary caregiver, namely their mother. According to Professor Allan Schore, being securely attached and bonded in […]
I got a medical diagnosis for my scoliosis at the age of 17. At that time the doctors said I had come too late as I was done with my growth and my spine was set […]
At age 17 the doctor told me that except for surgery, nothing else could be done for my scoliosis. It was devastating. All my hopes were shattered. How could God be so cruel? My hope […]
I have spent most of my life feeling like a child struggling to survive in an adult world. I have been stuck in the past due to abuse during the critical periods of my development. […]
Last month I completed one year of writing this blog. I did not realize how but the act of sitting down to express my feelings, putting them into words has been liberating. At first, the […]
Being ostracised is one of the most insidious forms of childhood abuse. As a child, you don’t know how to make sense of someone who is family giving you the silent treatment. It is a […]
As of date, there have been enough studies to show that meditation is not the cure-all for trauma. In fact, it could bring on further emotional distress and even psychosis to those who have a […]
Today, parents want their children to be the best. To be at the top of life’s game. They strive to make them little geniuses but forget to teach them the essential skills necessary for navigating the […]
Self-esteem is the cornerstone of one’s mental well-being. And, it is inseparable from how we are treated as kids – namely by our parents, siblings, extended family, teachers, and friends. Moreover, the primary influence on […]
As a parent, you are bombarded with advice and tips. But seriously, when you actually get down to raising a kid we really end up replicating our parents in ways that were good and bad. […]