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What ‘Everything, Everywhere, All At Once’ Tells Us About Mothers |How Family System Influence Us|
Everything Everywhere All At Once reveals how mothers and daughters often love each other in mismatched languages. Through Evelyn and Joy, the film shows...
acceptance
Why Attention Seeking Is The Defining Need Of Our Times
Society frowns on attention seeking, but this blog argues it's natural. We cry to signal distress, a basic attention-seeking behavior. Ignoring someone seeking attention...
ADHD
The Important Role of Culture in Therapy
The pressure to study mental health abroad ignores the role of culture. Therapy needs to consider caste, class, religion, and other social factors that...
Anxiety
Why So Serious? - Anxiety and Dread of Not Lightening Up
Being told “why are you so serious?” can feel confusing and strangely personal. This piece explores why certain people develop a serious exterior, how...
ADHD
Underestimating A Child's Mind And Their Childhood Resilience
We think kids are too young to understand danger, but they pick up on emotions and build their sense of safety from us. Even...
ADHD
What's The Rush? |Is FOMO Getting The Better Of Us?|
Stuck in the hustle and grind? This excerpt asks if we're forgetting to listen to our bodies. The author describes feeling like a shell...
ADHD
'I Feel Like A Burden': All The Ways You Can Reframe Your Feelings
We crave connection, yet fear burdening others with our struggles. Feeling like a burden can isolate us, leading to loneliness and doubt. But true...
ADHD
Why Do We Run Towards Red Flags? |The Cycle of Toxic Relationships|
This piece explores why we keep running towards red flags in toxic relationships, especially when chaos feels familiar. It unpacks how past abuse shapes...
ADHD
Is Being Ordinary Effecting Your Self-Worth?
Society tells us to be extraordinary, but what if ordinary is okay? This excerpt argues against the pressure to be special. We're bombarded with...
ADHD
Looking For Un-Meaningfulness |Importance Of Alone Time|
Ever feel like everyone expects you to be social? This excerpt explores the importance of alone time. The author used to love solitude but...
Anxiety
Are Romantic Relationships Overrated? |Importance Of Non-Romantic Relationships|
Are romantic relationships overrated? This reflective piece explores how Indian cultural expectations shape our longing for romantic love, and why non-romantic relationships—friends, family, community,...
ADHD
My Therapist Ruined Therapy For Me: How Can I Move On? |Finding The Right Therapist For You|
Finding the right therapist can be a bumpy road. The author compares it to finding a puzzle piece - you might try a few...