Learning to Love Yourself When You Never Learned How

We hear it everywhere these days: Love yourself. Put yourself first. Know your worth. You are enough. Self-love has become one of those fashionable concepts that appears in social media posts, self-help books and motivational speeches, usually accompanied by an attractive photograph and an encouraging quote. But what does it actually mean to love yourself? … Continue reading Learning to Love Yourself When You Never Learned How

The Hidden Wound: Why We Need to Talk About Sibling Abuse

Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels.com When we talk about childhood trauma, our minds often turn to neglect, parental abuse, or school bullying. What rarely comes up—but should—is sibling abuse. It’s one of the most overlooked and unrecognized forms of childhood trauma, despite being far more common than many realize. Part of the reason sibling … Continue reading The Hidden Wound: Why We Need to Talk About Sibling Abuse

Self-guided Learning During Holiday Break

The Christmas and New Year holiday period is often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and celebration, but for many, it can be a profoundly challenging time. While sparkling decorations and cheerful music dominate the season, the emotional landscape can be far more complex for individuals facing family tensions, unresolved traumas, or loneliness. Existential … Continue reading Self-guided Learning During Holiday Break

Invisible Trauma: Emotional Abuse In Childhood.

When people think about childhood trauma, the mind typically gravitates toward vivid, tangible forms of harm—physical abuse, neglect, abandonment, or sexual abuse. There’s an implicit belief that in order for an individual to claim their childhood was traumatic, there must be clear, irrefutable evidence. As a result, many people search their memories for these overt … Continue reading Invisible Trauma: Emotional Abuse In Childhood.