Caring Matters
Expectations can keep us stuck. Hoping for some outcome, despite clear indications – that’s not what will happen can lead to frustration and resentment. I have been trying to free myself from my misplaced expectations [Read More]
Relentless regret is often felt by survivors of childhood trauma. Particularly after we have managed to distance ourselves from the source of our pain, we get into get stuck in rumination loops of – if [Read More]
Schemas are mental maps we unconsciously form as we grow up. Right from birth onwards, our brain creates schemas or ‘cognitive frameworks’ to categorize and organize semantic memory. They help us quickly navigate similar future [Read More]
Parental gaslighting is fairly common. Parents may gaslight their children without even realizing it – it’s a normal thing. The seemingly innocuous lies to get our kids to obey/comply are not considered gaslighting. Parents believe [Read More]
Perseverance is the critical piece in any success story. Usually, no one achieves incredible things on the first try. All great innovators, and achievers struggled for many years to reach their goals. Despite many setbacks, [Read More]
Disruption of the attachment bond is the most common cause of childhood trauma. The people who were supposed to love and care for us instead harmed us. Being treated like shit by one’s own family [Read More]
I did a double take when I first read about Elon Musk’s estrangement from his child. Musk’s son, Xavier has come out as a transgender and filed paperwork to change his/her/them first and last name. [Read More]
The recent horrific, shooting at Robb Elementary School, Uvalde, Texas raises the pertinent question of responsibility. Who is responsible for the senseless massacre of 19 students plus 2 teachers? Since 1970 there have been 2052 [Read More]
Scoliosis causes your child’s spine to become curved, sometimes in a C or S or double S shape. When your child develops idiopathic scoliosis, don’t panic. Think calmly, weigh your options, and make decisions in [Read More]
Johnny Depp’s $50 million defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, has brought to light numerous issues – domestic violence, childhood abuse, addiction, and personality disorders. Our attention is riveted on Depp as the lurid details [Read More]