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.
Not the Poster Boy of Sobriety
Let me be clear—I love my wife, deeply, and in all the ways I know how. That makes writing this all the more difficult. I’ve spoken before about my struggles with pornography and sex addiction—mostly online, never physical—but sharing it again still knots my stomach.
By Paul Stewart9 months ago in Psyche
Motherhood. Runner-Up in The Metamorphosis of the Mind Challenge.
I met my boyfriend (now husband) in September 2018 on the dating app OkCupid. We hit it off right away and dated for six months before I found out I was pregnant. I had never considered having biological children before, so I was excited to find out we were having a baby together.
By Jyoti DiClemente9 months ago in Psyche
Unconditional Commitement
The Power of Unconditional Commitment: Choosing to Stay the Course In today’s fast-paced, convenience-driven world, commitment can feel like an outdated virtue. People are often encouraged to “follow their feelings,” “move on if it doesn’t serve you,” or “leave if it’s not easy.” And while there is truth in setting boundaries and prioritizing mental health, there is also something deeply transformative—and increasingly rare—about *unconditional commitment*.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Psyche
Many types of Love
Understanding the Types of Love and Their Application in Real-Life Relationships Abstract Love is a multifaceted emotional experience that influences human behavior, social structure, and psychological well-being. This case study examines the different types of love, using classical Greek categorizations alongside modern psychological theory. By applying these concepts to real-life scenarios, we explore how different types of love manifest in relationships and the role they play in human development.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Psyche
I’m Not My Fathers Son
Hello. My name is Alaric. It’s an old name that means leader. I guess that my parents had high hopes for me. I was always the weird kid. My siblings often made fun of me because I enjoyed things like broccoli, brussels sprouts, asparagus, mushrooms, spinach, and beets. They hated them. They loved mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, chicken nuggets, and chocolate. I hated them. They liked watching cartoons on days there were no school. I enjoyed watching things about scientific discoveries. They talked about me because I was smart. I got straight A’s in all my classes and they, well, they didn’t. The thing that pushed it over the edge, however, was the fact that I never got sick. When they had the flu, when they had chicken pocks, I had a scratchy throat for half a day. Amirah, my sister, would often ask my parents what planet they got me from.
By David E. Perry9 months ago in Psyche
The Metamorphosis of the Mind
Prologue Before the world begins to change around us, the most profound revolutions occur within. In the deepest chambers of the mind—where fears whisper, dreams flicker, and memories fold into silence—true metamorphosis takes place. This is the story of a man who, in forgetting who he was, learned who he could become.
By Malik Kashif9 months ago in Psyche
The Sack of Potatoes
Pain, pressure, fear. Exhaustion. My baby is almost here. Failure edges into my thoughts—am I pushing enough? I can hear the doctor using language that’s coded in medical-ese. She’s not really talking to me, just to the nurses around me. But what does it mean when they say the baby’s in distress? The umbilical cord is wrapped around where?
By Alison McBain9 months ago in Psyche
The Power of Empathy
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others a skill that strengthens connections, resolves conflicts, and fosters deeper relationships. In a world where misunderstandings and divisions are common, empathy acts as a bridge, helping us relate to others on a meaningful level.
By Fahad Khan9 months ago in Psyche
