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.
To be one with yourself.
Freedom. It's often used to indicate privileges or rights we get in a particular social construct. We often forget that freedom can also hold significance in our personal lives as well.
Katelynn MariePublished 7 months ago in PsycheCommon Mental Illnesses
Mental illness is characterized as a condition that has a lasting negative impact on a person's thinking, mood, or feelings. Depression and anxiety are classified as mental illnesses, and they are actually among the most prevalent types of mental disorders.
Marlene SilvioPublished 7 months ago in PsycheMental Health Awareness
Mental health awareness is important for several reasons. Firstly, it helps to break down the stigma associated with mental illnesses. By promoting awareness, we can encourage open and honest conversations about mental health, fostering a supportive environment where individuals feel comfortable seeking help and support.
Marlene SilvioPublished 7 months ago in PsycheBreakfast for Dinner isn’t Fun – it’s Survival
Six “What number do you want to pick?” I’m eight years old, at baseball semi-finals with my family. It’s round robin but I don’t really know what that means. Aunties, uncles, cousins, grandparents, siblings, Mum. It’s not Dad’s weekend with us.
Emily LacyPublished 8 months ago in PsycheHow to Stop Abandoning Yourself
If you grew up (or live in) a dysfunctional or abusive home, then you know what it's like to have your needs forsaken while others' are prioritized.
Ashley TrippPublished 8 months ago in PsycheIt Isn't a Child's Job to Heal Their Parent's Trauma
After years of writing and talking about my trauma on the internet, I don’t consider myself easily surprised. That all changed, however, when I logged on a few days ago to see a comment section that truly shocked me.
E.B. JohnsonPublished 8 months ago in PsycheFamily's Triumph
In the quaint, picturesque town of Seraphina, a woman named Elowen was at the heart of a story that intertwined trauma and family in a way that defied the conventions of artificial intelligence. Her life was a complex tapestry of emotions, filled with unique names, and told in a tone that was far from typical.
Shidhartha HowladerPublished 8 months ago in Psyche"Mummy, Can I Play Out Please?"
I never go back to my childhood home, because the street fills my head with tormenting memories from my past. However, not everything was negative about my childhood. There are also happy memories mixed in with sadness.
Carol TownendPublished 8 months ago in PsycheThe Hidden Monster
When the word 'monster' comes to mind, my father is what I think of. It was an automatic reaction, an automatic thought as my mother would have called it, the association between "father" and "monster" deeply etched into the corners of my mind, my neurons effortlessly connecting the two concepts together.
Jenny Grace FanilaPublished 8 months ago in PsycheThe Pervading Issue: Lack of Emotional Connection in Relationships
Relationships are the bedrock of human society, built on trust, understanding, and mutual respect. While love is often celebrated as the binding force in relationships, another, more nuanced component is equally essential: emotional connection. Sadly, in today's fast-paced world, many relationships suffer from a lack of emotional connection, resulting in unhappiness, frustration, and even breakups.
sanidhya sawantPublished 8 months ago in Psyche“It’s because you’re you”
“Girls like you….” Can you stop Don’t take it so seriously Not everything can be a joke You need to Grow up It doesn’t work like that
Dana HartnettPublished 8 months ago in Psyche- Top Story - September 2023
If They Wanted to Apologize, They Would
In terms of closure, there are few things more powerful than an apology. Giving an apology after making the wrong choice is a healing balm. It lets the other person know that you feel remorse, but more than that it’s a promise. A promise to change behavior. A promise to be better, kinder, more compassionate or understanding the next time.
E.B. JohnsonPublished 8 months ago in Psyche