The Gift of Aging: A Brief Poetic History through a Public Health Perspective
Modern society’s obsession with erasing age overlooks the profound truth that growing old—once a rarity in human history—is a miraculous privilege made possible by centuries of human progress.
Our Inner Orphanage: Internal Family Systems Theory
After years of searching for effective therapy, the author found profound healing through Internal Family Systems, a method that views the mind as a community of protective parts shaped by trauma, and by compassionately understanding and unburdening these parts, they transformed lifelong anxiety into trust, balance, and self-acceptance.
human connection series | Episode 2 : healing and mental wellness through connection
Building connections with people, animals, nature, spirituality, and cultural identity is vital for mental and physical health, offering emotional support, fostering healing, and helping to combat loneliness.
Home, the Sanctuary of the Soul: On the Los Angeles Fires
Amid the devastating Eaton Fire, the author reflects on their lifelong search for home, the trauma of displacement, the profound loss endured by fire victims, and the resilience and love that define the true essence of home.
Stay in Your Comfort Zone: A Story of Social Anxiety
The author describes a childhood marked by trauma and emotional abuse, which led to lifelong social anxiety and PTSD exacerbated by societal expectations and her father’s dismissal of her struggles. This ultimately led her to realize that healing required self-acceptance and prioritizing self-care over societal norms.
invalidation, and remembering your truth
Emotional invalidation, where one’s feelings are ignored or dismissed, can lead to profound psychological damage, causing individuals to question their own reality and self-worth. Overcoming this abuse involves cutting off abusers when possible, seeking supportive relationships and resources, connecting with one’s emotions, and practicing patience and self-validation.
Ego: The Block to Happiness
We’ve all likely heard of the word “ego”. In the mainstream, it is used to describe inflated self-confidence. However, the origin of the concept founded in psychology was proposed by Freud, and defined as the sense of self or what you consciously define as “you”. Ego is essentially what you show to the world – the surface personality you’ve acquired while you were surviving your formative years. As we walk through the difficulties of life, we pick up perceptions and beliefs about ourselves and attach them to our sense of identity like a tin robot finding pieces of scrap metal. … More
