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Essays, stories and reflections on mental health and everyday life in India, written by psychologists.

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Why Sitting Is a Radical Act of Self-Love

Sitting with anger instead of explaining it away can be a radical act of self-love. This reflective psychology-grounded essay explores why turning toward discomfort builds emotional honesty, strengthens relationships, and reshapes how we understand ourselves.

Translation missing: en.by Hello From The Thought Co. ·May 11, 2026 ·6 min read

Ageing & Loneliness

Sorry, But Not Sorry: Why Parents Struggle to Apologize

This piece explores why parents struggle to apologize, how silent hurt and throwaway comments shape our self-worth, and what an honest sorry could change....

Dec 14, 2025 ·11 min

anxious attachment

The Real Reason You're Drawn to People Who Don't Choose You

If you’ve wondered why you’re drawn to people who don’t choose you, this piece unpacks the real drivers—nervous-system triggers, familiar chaos, scarcity, projection, and...

Nov 13, 2025 ·9 min

boundary

The Truth About Taking Feedback Without Losing Your Mind

Feedback can feel like a personal attack—even when it’s meant to help. This blog explores how to navigate the discomfort of criticism without losing...

Aug 10, 2025 ·6 min

boundary

The Myth Around Superwomen: Why Women Feel They're Failing at Everything

We were told we could have it all—but no one warned us about the mental cost. This blog explores the hidden emotional toll of...

Jul 30, 2025 ·6 min