Be warned: Long post ahead… Growing up as the eldest daughter is more than a thing of pride, plus I was also the only child for 12.5yrs before my sister came along. It often comes with a legacy of unspoken responsibilities, a mantle that falls on you, whether...
School is a place where we’re supposed to learn the foundations for our future. But often, the curriculum is so focused on academics that it neglects other essential life skills. Here are a few things I wish we had been taught in school instead of just books and...
As promised, here is the 2nd post – structured 30-day “healing from toxic family” roadmap. Read the first post here This roadmap blends emotional work, self-care, and practical steps so you’re not just thinking about healing—you’re actively living it. It’s...
I have always been someone who kept to herself, led a private life [not announcing her moves or life updates online]. Heck, I wouldn’t even share my travel plans even with closest friends, not until I had boarded the train, flight or bus and over a period of...
Growing up, we’re taught that family is everything. But what happens when your family becomes the very source of your pain?I once spoke to a friend who would tense up every time her phone rang—it was her mother, ready with criticism disguised as “concern.” Over time,...
Growing up with narcissistic parent[s] often feels like living inside a hall of mirrors—your reality is constantly distorted, your emotions are minimized, and your worth is measured only in how well you serve their needs. Every step you take is scrutinized. Every win...
