trauma – Jacquline Njeri

When Therapy Becomes a Lifeline: Helping Your Child Open Up

The decision to seek therapy for a child is a significant one, often accompanied by a mix of hope, apprehension, and even a touch of stigma. Yet, for many families,

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.

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

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

Dear Dad

You were always there, physically. In the living room, watching the news. At the dinner table, silent. Outside on the veranda, smoking with your thoughts. You weren’t absent like the