Jan 7Between Two Worlds: 8 Challenges as a Second Generation ImmigrantThings About Having Immigrant Parents That no one Talks About — It is a well known fact that immigrants trying to start over in a new country face many obstacles. However, the many challenges faced by children born to immigrant parents are rarely discussed in the public sphere or in academic circles. …Immigrants26 min readImmigrants26 min read
Dec 3, 2022High Functioning AutismMore than what meets the eyes — High functioning autism is frequently overlooked and misdiagnosed. If you’ve always felt different without knowing why or if you’ve noticed that what comes naturally to you is frequently viewed as “weird” or “too much” for others, it may be helpful to take the possibility of high-functioning autism into consideration as…Autism17 min readAutism17 min read
Nov 29, 2022A Letter to the Neuro-atypical SoulsLearning to Shrug Your Shoulders One of the most pertinent lessons of being a highly sensitive and intense person is learning to shrug your shoulders when you feel ostracised by the world, rejected by a friend, or abandoned by a lover. We can start by acknowledging and accepting who we are to gain such strength. …Autism7 min readAutism7 min read
Oct 15, 2022Repetition Compulsion: Why do we keep going back to our abusive parents?Repetition compulsion is a psychological phenomenon in which we repeat a traumatic event or the feelings associated with it to cope with it. …Abuse19 min readAbuse19 min read
Aug 9, 2022Can There be Any Upsides to Being with a Partner with BPD?The Surprising Upsides, Advantages, Benefits of Having a Partner with BPD Partners suffering from BPD are not monsters. They are frequently chastised, marginalized, and stigmatized, yet the truth is they deserve love and compassion just as much as everyone else. BPD, or borderline personality disorder, is a clinical diagnostic indicating…Borderline Personality13 min readBorderline Personality13 min read
Jul 19, 2022Taking Up Space: Do you let yourself be seen and heardWe are born with the right and innate ability to take up space, but not everyone feels capable of doing so. There may be several reasons why someone feels incapable of taking up space. Perhaps they grew up in a home where they were frequently shut down. Perhaps they have…Highly Sensitive People16 min readHighly Sensitive People16 min read
Jul 10, 2022Do You Have a Coworker Who Undermines You?Bullies in the workplace come in all shapes and sizes. They share a need to exert control and dominance over those around them. Undermining is a very subtle and frequently overlooked form of bullying. Unlike overt bullying or harassment, undermining is difficult to detect and pinpoint. An undermining coworker may…Highly Sensitive Person7 min readHighly Sensitive Person7 min read
Jul 1, 2022Gaslighting and the Highly Sensitive IntrovertGaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that can damage the psyche of a highly sensitive person, especially if they are introverted and tend not to share their suffering with others. Gaslighting is incredibly toxic, as it can make us feel unworthy. …Highly Sensitive People7 min readHighly Sensitive People7 min read
May 19, 20229 Vocational Challenges Face by the GiftedGifted people often face unique challenges in their career paths. Many are not sure what they want to do with their lives. They are also more likely to change careers several times. Highly gifted individuals often have high expectations and can be perfectionists, leading to difficulty finding a work…Gifted5 min readGifted5 min read
Mar 26, 2022“The Love of Your Life”— Reuniting with yourself in midlife It can be very strange to reach a point in your life and suddenly feel a lingering sense of unease, restlessness, and dissatisfaction with the life you are living…without knowing why. You look around and see what appears to be a great, even perfect life — but something is nagging…Midlif6 min readMidlif6 min read
