"Why do I feel so distant from the person I used to love the most?" It’s a quiet question whispered in many homes after the birth of a child—a moment that's supposed to bring couples closer but often drives a wedge between them. The arrival of a baby brings joy, wonder, and deep purpose. But it also brings sleep deprivation, identity shifts, and a near-constant hum of responsibility that can leave even the strongest partnerships strained. For many couples, the transition to

For those living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), love doesn’t always feel like comfort. Sometimes, it feels like pressure. Or fear. Or an overwhelming current that threatens to sweep them away just when they need something to hold on to. When someone with BPD is under stress, especially in intimate relationships, their nervous system becomes a battlefield of perceived abandonment and emotional reactivity. And even the gentlest touch or the kindest word can feel li

There is a quiet kind of ache that lives in the chest of many who live with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It’s the ache of wanting to be loved so deeply it hurts—and the unbearable fear that the love they receive will vanish just as quickly as it came. For someone with BPD, feeling loved is rarely simple. The very act of receiving love is tangled in confusion: Do they really mean it? Will they still love me tomorrow? What if I mess it up? Am I too much? The craving

Perfection is a moving target. We think we’ll finally be “enough” when our to-do list is done, our body is different, our emotions are quieter, or our life looks like someone else's curated highlight reel. But here’s the truth: the relentless pursuit of perfection doesn’t bring peace—it steals it. From a mental health perspective, perfectionism can be a powerful (and painful) illusion. It whispers lies like “You can’t rest until it’s done right,” or “You’ll be loved more if

Imagine standing at the edge of a cliff, screaming for someone to hold your hand—but they’re just far enough away that you can’t reach them, and you're not sure if they’re walking toward you… or away. That’s what emotional distance can feel like for someone living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). For many, a text message left unanswered or a slight change in tone during a conversation may be brushed off as normal. But for someone with BPD, these moments can ignite

Imagine this: You’re standing in your kitchen, your toddler screaming after dropping a cup of milk. Suddenly, your body tenses. Your heart races. Your palms sweat. You’re no longer in your kitchen—you’re back in that place, in that moment. It was decades ago, but it floods back now, triggered by a scream, a sound, a feeling. This is a trauma flashback—and for many parents, it’s not just a personal experience, but one that quietly seeps into how they parent their children...

We inherit more than our grandmother’s eyes or our father’s laugh—we carry stories, unspoken rules, and survival patterns passed down like heirlooms. But not all inheritances are visible. Generational trauma is the emotional and psychological pain passed from one generation to the next, often without a name or language to describe it. It can show up as anxiety that never seems to have a source, patterns of emotional neglect, or relationship dynamics that feel impossible to ch

ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common neurodevelopmental condition that affects both children and adults. It is characterized by ongoing patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are more frequent or severe than typically observed in people at a similar stage of development. Individuals with ADHD may have trouble focusing on tasks, following instructions, organizing activities, or remembering details. They might also be restless, f

In the early days of recovery—whether from trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, or burnout—progress often feels tangible. You’re attending therapy, practicing new habits, and maybe even sleeping better. But then, seemingly out of nowhere, the heaviness returns. You spiral after one bad day. You stop journaling. You snap at someone you love. And suddenly, you're asking yourself: Have I undone all my progress? You haven’t. Healing doesn’t follow a straight path. It loops, s