Psychologist
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
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Dear City, I didn’t think I would miss you this much. When I packed my bags, I told myself I was ready to move on, ready for new streets, new
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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.
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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
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Many of us approach parenthood carrying a silent weight: the fear of repeating our own upbringing’s less positive aspects. We see our parents’ struggles, their limitations, or even their mistakes,
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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
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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
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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
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You may not remember every detail from your childhood, but your nervous system does. The way you were spoken to, comforted, ignored, or protected—or not—has a lasting impact. And often,
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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
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