self-improvement – Jacquline Njeri

The Role of Shame in Teen Decision-Making

Shame is one of the most powerful and destructive emotions an adolescent can experience. While guilt involves feeling bad about a specific action, shame is the internal belief that the

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

Rebuilding Trust: How to Heal After Breaking Your Child’s Confidence

It’s the moment every parent dreads: the look of disappointment, the pulled-back hand, the quiet realization that you’ve let your child down. Whether it was a forgotten promise, an overly

The Wounds We Carry: How Childhood Experiences Shape Adult Relationships

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,

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