Recognizing that their identity extends beyond being a mother and nurturing their own interests and passions.

We live in a world obsessed with milestones, with neat little boxes ticked off at socially acceptable intervals.

Ultimately, the journey of human connection is not about avoiding hurt altogether, a feat that is likely impossible.

Narcissism, often misunderstood and oversimplified, is a complex spectrum that touches all of us in some way.

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xistence that is not defined by limits but illuminated by endless potential.

"We meet ourselves time and time again in a thousand disguises on the path of life."

The true structure, the depth and richness of wisdom, is built through experience

when empathy, my innate compass, often urged me to bend, to accommodate, to heal others even at my own expense.

Perfection. It’s the shimmering ideal we’ve been conditioned to pursue

One prominent explanation comes from Martin Seligman’s theory of learned helplessness.

Both disassociation and escapism reflect ways in which individuals attempt to cope with life’s challenges, but they differ in their degree..

Psychologically, living with hyper-vigilance is akin to walking a tightrope above a pit of despair.

From early childhood, we are conditioned to evaluate our lives against others—a relentless pursuit of better grades, higher salaries...

As children, we quickly learn the unspoken rules of communication: which words bring praise and which provoke anger, which truths are safe..

There comes a point in life when you realize that you don’t have to explain yourself to everyone.

Adaptability goes hand-in-hand with resilience.

Ultimately, the message of this post is one of empowerment.

When invalidation leaves its mark on your psyche, it can feel like an uphill battle to reclaim your sense of self.

Their biting criticism, relentless negativity, or even outright cruelty are not indicators of their strength, but of their fragility.