feelings – Jacquline Njeri

To the Love I Thought Would Be Forever

Dear You, There was a time I truly believed we would last. The way you looked at me, the way our hands fit together, the way we talked about the

Recovering from Emotional Neglect: Parents and Children

Emotional neglect is often subtle, leaving invisible wounds that can affect both parents and children. It’s not about what someone did, but what was missing: consistent emotional presence, validation, and

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

Your Teen Needs Emotional Space (And How to Give It)

The teenage years are a turbulent, exhilarating, and often confusing time. Amidst the flurry of school, friends, and burgeoning independence, a critical need emerges in every adolescent: the need for

To My Family: I’m Tired of Earning My Place Here

I love you. I always have. But loving you has often felt like a full-time job. I have spent years trying to fit into the shape this family made for

To the Mother Who Needed Me to Be Her Mother

I was too young to carry what you gave me.Too young to hold your sadness, your stories, your fears. But I did. Because I thought that’s what love meant. You

When Parents Compete with Their Children: The Untold Story

In many families, an unspoken competition can develop between parents and their children, creating tension and conflict. This competition often emerges from a parent’s desire to assert their authority, relive