abandonment – Jacquline Njeri

The Unseen Pressure of High Expectations: How It Affects Your Child’s Mental Health

Every parent harbors dreams for their child’s future. We want them to be resilient, successful, and capable of navigating the complexities of the world. However, in our quest to provide

The Link Between Parenting Style and Your Child’s Emotional Health

The way a parent interacts with their child, the style they adopt, acts as the foundational blueprint for the child’s emotional life. It dictates not only how the child feels

To the Me Who Laughed Through the Pain

I remember you so clearly. Always smiling, always cracking jokes, always being the one who lightened the room. No one knew that the laughter came from a place of survival.

To the Girl I Used to Be, You Deserved More

Dear Me, I think about you sometimes. The version of me who tried so hard to be enough. The girl who smiled through exhaustion, who kept saying she was fine

To the Friend Who Left When I Needed Them Most

Dear You, I never thought I would write this, mostly because I kept hoping you would come back. For a long time, I told myself you just needed space, that

To the Group That Never Noticed I Was Hurting

Dear Friends, I used to sit among you and laugh until my cheeks hurt. I played along, joined the conversations, and matched your energy as best as I could. You

Understanding the Fear of Abandonment and Its Roots

The fear of abandonment is a deep, often unspoken anxiety that significantly impacts relationships and behavior. This fear can originate from various life experiences, typically beginning in childhood, and creates

The Impact of a Narcissistic Parent on Adult Relationships.

Growing up with a narcissistic parent often leaves a lasting impact on how individuals connect with others as adults. Narcissistic parents typically demand constant admiration and attention, centering the family