One evening you send a text: “How are you?” No reply. A few days later you notice they’ve viewed your profile; they’re watching, but not speaking. Then, suddenly, they disappear altogether. This is ghosting: one of the strangest forms of farewell in modern relationships. Yet ghosting is only one...
Understanding your own worth is essential for healthy self-esteem, good mental health, and overall life satisfaction. But knowing the difference between genuine healthy self-esteem and narcissism can be confusing. At first glance, both seem to center on valuing oneself; yet beneath the surface, they come from very different places. This...
Psychologists are professionals who shine light into the darkness of others. They accompany clients through their most vulnerable moments, bear witness to their pain, and walk beside them with hope. But this process doesn’t only transform the client, it often reshapes, challenges, and stirs something deep within the psychologist...
Leaving a relationship isn’t just about ending something, it’s often the first step in rebuilding your sense of self. Yet making that decision can be one of the most emotionally challenging and complex processes we face. Questions like “Am I giving up, or protecting myself?” and “Is this selfishness or...
Trauma is more than the events we endure; it’s the lasting imprint those events leave on our brain and nervous system. As Bessel van der Kolk notes, traumatic experiences become encoded in the body’s “memory,” manifesting as chronic anxiety, sudden rage, freezing responses, or a constant state of alertness...