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.
I Was the Strong One Until It Broke Me
For as long as I can remember, people have seen me as “the strong one.” The dependable friend. The sibling who always listens. The co-worker who steps up when things fall apart. I carried that title like a badge of honor, proud that others trusted me, proud that I could be the one who held everyone together.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Psyche
The Girl Who Slept On A Newspaper
Anxious attachment is a thing we hear a lot about these days. Attachment theory is a buzzword bingo selection. Like narcissism and gaslighting. But the story of how I learned to chase avoidant men like a defective compass needle that only pointed toward storm systems is one in a million. And yet, the dynamic may be the most common model of all relationship issues today.
By Suburban_Disturbance5 months ago in Psyche
Chains of the Brothel: Part 7 Silent Walls
The Prison Disguised as a Home The place where Anita now lived was not a home. It was a forgotten prison pretending to be a sanctuary. The villagers called it the Old House, but its name was a cruel lie. It wasn’t a shelter for the elderly or a place of care. It was where society abandoned those it no longer wished to see—the “incurable,” the “dangerous,” the “inconvenient.”
By Shehzad Anjum5 months ago in Psyche
Healing the Wounds of Childhood. Top Story - August 2025.
An ache used to whip around my heart when I reflected on my parents. Although there were colourful splashes of happy times, growing up with them formed a foundation within me that emanated sadness.
By Chantal Christie Weiss5 months ago in Psyche
Youtube Childstardom. Content Warning.
As society continues to reckon with the long-term consequences faced by child actors, a new form of exploitation is emerging and it's unfolding on our screens every day. The lives of children are increasingly being exposed online by their own families, turning minors into monetized "kidfluencers" without adequate protections.
By Danielle Eckhart5 months ago in Psyche
Beyond the Beatdown: Raja Jackson, Rampage, and the Weight of Emotional Inheritance. AI-Generated.
Let me start by saying this: I’m not here to attack Rampage Jackson. That’s important to say up front, because what I’m about to unpack could sound like blame if you don’t listen carefully. But it’s not about blame. It’s about patterns. It’s about a moment that felt way too familiar — and way too painful — for anyone who grew up in households — often Black, but not exclusively — with certain kinds of parenting, under certain pressures to be ‘strong.’
By Rena Thorne5 months ago in Psyche
Practical Takeaways: Helping Teens Build Resilience During War
Why Practical Tools Matter Theories and statistics provide understanding, but the true value of research lies in how it can be applied in everyday life. When we talk about resilience, it is not an abstract concept but a set of concrete strategies that help adolescents cope with academic pressure, family conflict, war, or even simple misunderstandings with peers.
By Daria Barabash5 months ago in Psyche
Why Vulnerability is My Greatest Strength — Healing Through Honest Connection
I used to think that strength meant keeping everything inside. That if I never let anyone see me cry, break, or struggle, I would somehow appear stronger. For years, I wore a mask—smiling when I wanted to scream, nodding when I wanted to collapse, and pretending everything was “fine” when, deep down, I was drowning.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Psyche
Attachment Styles and Coping: Insights from Ukrainian Adolescent Research (2024)
Why This Research Matters Attachment theory and resilience are well-known concepts in psychology. Yet when it comes to Ukrainian adolescents - especially in the context of war and displacement - empirical data is still scarce. My 2024 research project revealed a crucial nuance: attachment styles do not directly determine resilience levels, but they strongly shape the coping strategies adolescents use under stress.
By Daria Barabash5 months ago in Psyche
The Weight of Exams
In the quiet valleys of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where poverty is heavy but hope still lingers, lived two brothers — Nabil and Sami. They were not just siblings; they were each other’s shadow, carrying the same dreams, the same burdens, and eventually, the same fate.
By Shehzad Anjum5 months ago in Psyche
