When we understand lying as a learned coping strategy, rather than just a behavioural problem, it opens up a whole new way to view ourselves and others - with more compassion, curiosity, and care.

When we talk about survival, most of us think of the basics: food, water, shelter. But what’s often overlooked is that, as human beings, we also have emotional needs that are just as crucial to our development and well-being.

...But what’s often missing from that conversation is a deeper look into how much of the neurodivergent experience - especially the parts that feel painful, chaotic, or distressing - may actually be the result of trauma, not simply neurotype.

Internalised prejudice is one of those things that can live inside us for years without us even realising it's there. It's quiet, subtle, and often deeply rooted in the way we were taught to see ourselves.

First, let’s be clear - emotional incest is not about sexual abuse. It is, however, a serious form of emotional boundary violation. It happens when a parent leans on their child in a way that isn’t appropriate for the child’s developmental stage.

There are times in life when simply getting through the day feels like the biggest task. When you wake up already exhausted, when your...

There are few positions more painful, confusing, or emotionally exhausting than being a child stuck between two parents at war. For some...

Trauma bonds can be incredibly confusing, painful, and deeply misunderstood. They often disguise themselves as love, loyalty, or care...

To put it simply, enmeshment is when the emotional boundaries between two people, often a parent and a child, become blurred or non-existent

But in reality, identity doesn’t live in a fixed place. It’s not hiding behind a corner... Identity is something we grow into.

You can love someone and still be hurt by them. You can admire someone and still disagree with them. You can be proud of where you came...

Impatience Isn’t Who You Are - It’s What You Were Taught.

At its core, your attachment style is simply the way you relate to others emotionally, especially in close relationships.

Many people with CPTSD experience chronic self-doubt, intense emotional reactions that feel disproportionate, or a persistent feeling of...

We are shaped just as much by our hardships as we are by our moments of joy. If life were only made up of easy, happy experiences, we...

In much of the Western world, the grieving are often left to fend for themselves. They are given a short window to express their sadness...

What if the real issue isn’t that neurodivergent people struggle to communicate, but that neurotypicals struggle to understand them?

Control doesn’t always look like what we expect. When people hear the phrase emotional abuse, they might picture something like insults etc.

Growing up is no joke. Being a pre-teen or teenager? That’s a whole different level of tough. But a lot of adults don’t seem to remember.

Many of us are taught that we play a role in other people’s emotions. But in reality, you are not responsible for anyone else’s feelings...