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#PlotTwist: Are We Our Parents? The Bear Explains It Best Through the Lens of the Nature vs. Nurture Debate
"The Bear" explores Carmy's fight against the toxic patterns of his family, raising the nature vs. nurture debate. While shaped by his environment, Carmy...

#Opinion: Why I Think The Bear Needs A Therapist to Address his Passivity and Avoidance
"The Bear" plunges us into the relentless chaos of a Chicago sandwich shop, mirroring the storm within Carmy, its tortured head chef. Grief over...

Modern Public Shaming |Dangers Of Cancel Culture|
Public shaming is back, but online! This excerpt explores the dangers of cancel culture. While historic shaming kept people in line, it stifled progress....

Communication, What's The Deal? |Importance Of Vulnerability In Communication|
Effective communication goes beyond just stating your needs, argues this excerpt. While clear communication is necessary, it can feel impersonal. The author stresses the...

On Trial For Error: Mental Health Portrayal In Media
The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial, initially a media curiosity for the author, became a source of reflection. Drawn in by memes, they were surprised...

How I Met My Apathy |On Developing Empathy|
This excerpt tackles developing empathy. We react to injustice, but apathy can win. A childhood rhyme highlights our potential for apathy. We're taught to...

Fleabag: Loss, Grief & Mental Health
(There are no major spoilers in this article – I promise!)Many of us have recently grasped the concept of a wavy line representing mental...