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Cultural Grief
Rooted in Chaos
As India’s skylines stretch higher, indigenous land and identity often vanish in the shadow. Discover how displacement impacts not just livelihoods but the very...
Brain Fog
Can You Build a Business and Raise a Baby?
Motherhood and entrepreneurship collide in a swirl of guilt, sleepless nights, and endless to-do lists. Yet, from this chaos emerges surprising efficiency and growth....
Economic Instability
The Emotional Contract of Investing in Middle-Class India
Financial uncertainty is shaking the middle-class dream—homeownership, retirement, and security feel fragile. With rising SIP investments and social media hype, are we building wealth...
Anxiety
5 IVF Tips for the Two-Week Wait
Feeling anxious during the two-week wait (2WW) after embryo transfer or ovulation? Discover five practical and emotional survival tips to manage the uncertainty and...
Boundaries
How to Set Boundaries and Protect Your Energy While Pregnant
Pregnancy is a time of immense change, and learning to set boundaries is key to maintaining your emotional and mental well-being. Here’s how to...
Adulting
If Adulthood Had Patch Notes: Things They Forgot to Tell Us in Version 30.0
From emotional whiplash to friendship updates, here’s what growing up really feels like—according to a therapist (and software-style patch notes).
Breaking Trauma Cycles: What ‘It Ends With Us’ teaches us even in the Indian context.
Intergenerational trauma shapes behaviors across generations. It Ends With Us highlights domestic violence and patriarchal norms, showing that with courage and support, we can...
Adulting
From Confusion to Clarity: The Inner Work That Makes Adulting Easier
Feel like you’re doing everything right but still feel lost? The missing piece might not be outside—it’s the inner work. A psychologist explains how...
Attachment Theory
Yes, Betrayal is Real: The Psychological Trauma You Probably Don't Even Know You're Dealing With
Stumbled upon "Betrayal Trauma," not some fad but a real psychological issue. It hits hard when trusted loved ones break that trust, causing intense...
Break-up Advice
Healing After Heartbreak: Why You Don’t Have to Be ‘Over It’ Yet
Grief after a break-up isn’t something you “get over”—it’s something you move through. Here’s why it’s okay to take your time and how to...
Break-ups
The Art of Letting Go: What Break-ups Teach Us About Ourselves
Break-ups can feel like an ending, but they often mark the beginning of a deeper connection with ourselves. In this post, we explore how...