The Double-Edged Sword of Kindness

The Double-Edged Sword of Kindness

In the delicate balance of our emotional lives, kindness often emerges as a paradoxical force—a gentle hand that soothes but sometimes, unexpectedly, strikes back. Many of us tread a tenuous line, striving to embody benevolence and empathy in a world that doesn’t...
The Unyielding Fortress of Self-Worth

The Unyielding Fortress of Self-Worth

Beneath the ink of every line, a force,A wellspring deep where self worth holds its course.In words like shields, it’s whispered through the air,Each letter a guardian, each phrase a care. “Your self worth is the antidote,” it reads,To venom spit by...
Understanding Trauma: More Than Just Memories

Understanding Trauma: More Than Just Memories

Trauma, a complex and deeply personal experience, often lingers within us not merely as memories but as visceral reactions. Bessel Van Der Kolk, a preeminent thinker in the study of trauma, captures this succinctly: “Trauma comes back as a reaction, not as a...