Caring Matters
As parents, we hope our child will be confident and successful. However, even the most well-meaning parents inadvertently and unwittingly instill the self-defeating mindset of self-doubt onto their child/children. This toxic legacy is a big block [Read More]
We survivors of childhood trauma have been programmed to take on the shit of the family. To survive we have to totally annihilate our needs, feelings, and dreams. Our life is not our own but [Read More]
It is hard to believe that there are people out there who use the cloak altruism for their own benefit. For many of us naive desperate souls, it can be devastating to realize that benevolence [Read More]
Research has proven that our relationships play a pivotal role in our physical and mental wellbeing. We strive for connection, and we yearn to feel felt by the people close to us. Relationships interact with [Read More]
In general survivors of childhood trauma have trouble negotiating adult relationships. Either we push people away by erecting defensive walls or we become a magnet for cunning predators We are confused whether a person really [Read More]
Healing My Life from Incest to Joy is a memoir of the choices I made and experiences that helped me heal from childhood trauma. The book offers hope to survivors of child sexual abuse Breaking [Read More]
Prince Harry has become an uninspiring advocate for mental health. With his resources and family support, he could have been a great role model for those grappling with depression and mental illness. I was really [Read More]
I wasn’t expecting Elton John’s biopic ‘Rocketman’ to be so therapeutic. Though over the years, Elton John’s songs have been metaphorical reminders of my life. They have grounded me and kept me sane in the [Read More]
Parents have more power than anyone else to prevent bullying and other risky behaviors in young children. There is great power in their love, connection, and influence. Parents have the power to protect, nurture, engage, [Read More]
The vestibular system plays a critical role in our daily life. In fact, it is also known as our sixth sense. Yes, attachment and bonding are crucial and so is breastfeeding but nurturing your child’s [Read More]