family
Family can be our support system. Or they can be part of the problem. All about the complicated, loving, and difficult relationship with us and the ones who love us.
Transformative Moment from Rylee's Emotional Journey
**Transformative Moment from Rylee's Emotional Journey** Rylee sat on the edge of the couch, her back hunched, the soft fabric of the cushions almost swallowing her in their plush embrace. The room was quiet, almost painfully so. The only noise was the faint hum of the refrigerator in the background. Her fingers traced the rim of her cold coffee cup, a habit she had developed when her thoughts became too overwhelming to grasp. She stared blankly at the family photo on the coffee table—Ashlee, her daughter, laughing, Rylann, her son, grinning as they hugged her tightly. The picture felt distant now, a frozen moment from a life that felt like someone else’s.
By Dakota Denise 2 years ago in Psyche
My Disabled/ Partially Immobile Mother's Mental Health Is One Of My Top Priorities.. Content Warning.
The feeling of powerlessness. It's a feeling I am growing accustomed to when it comes to caretaking for my sick family. Between a sister struggling with her first round of chemo, a brother who can't eat solid food anymore, and an almost completely bedridden mother with Multiple Sclerosis, being powerless is a feeling that I have been forced to acknowledge a lot lately. And that is a feeling that can destroy someone like me. Or my poor mama.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Psyche
Why I Believe Our Autistic Children Are Earth Angels
He was just a boy, a little boy, my Elijah, when he insisted he was an angel receiving his wings. Of course, I chalked it all up to a child with an overactive imagination, but the mother in me listened while he told his tale. "I feel them trying to push through my back," he cried joyously, lifting his shirt, and directing my attention a few inches below his shoulder blades.
By Marilyn Glover2 years ago in Psyche
What to Expect in Your First Relationship Therapy Session in NYC
Relationships are complex, and every couple faces challenges. Whether it's communication issues, trust concerns, or recurring conflicts, seeking the help of a therapist for relationships in NYC can be a significant step toward resolution. Many couples hesitate to begin therapy due to uncertainty about what the process entails. If you’re considering relationship counseling in NYC, understanding what happens in the first session can help ease any apprehensions.
By Connection Counseling2 years ago in Psyche
The Shocking Truth About Loneliness: Why It’s Killing Us Faster Than Smoking!
The Surprising Health Benefits of Friendship: Backed by Science Introduction Loneliness is often dismissed as an emotional state, but modern science proves it is a silent killer. Studies show that chronic loneliness increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia, and premature death by up to 58%. As urbanization and digital dependence rise, we are becoming more isolated—despite being the most socially evolved species on Earth.
By PRABAL TR PRO2 years ago in Psyche
Unicorns and Backbacks
To my daughter: There are a few big moments in life - pieces that shape who we are and where we’re going. I can’t say for sure if kindergarten is one of them, but hey, I mean it’s still a big milestone. It was the year 2020 - and man what a year. That was the year the Coronavirus devastated the country - you called it the “Big Sick” which is both ridiculously adorable as well as horribly depressing. You started kindergarten wearing a mask over your gap-toothed smile and being forced to practice social distancing from the friends you were just beginning to make. I didn’t imagine your first year of school this way, but your bright eyes and skipping steps filled my heart with endless amounts of pride and joy.
By Emily McGuff2 years ago in Psyche
Relationships Aren’t Transactions
In a world where we weave through the complexities of human connections, it is perhaps a little too easy to forget that the only person we truly know is ourselves. Everyone else—those friends, family members, colleagues, and lovers—are, in a sense, unfamiliar and unpredictable entities that we attempt to bring into our lives. We think of them as extensions of our desires, functions in the greater machinery of our day-to-day existence. But perhaps, relationships are less like the human connections we idealize and more like machines we expect to perform specific tasks for us.
By Junaid Khan2 years ago in Psyche
