by Poonam | Apr 1, 2025 | Mental Health
Have you ever been the one to try and speak out in your family, highlight hypocrisy, judgement or point out toxicity within relationships and be met with defensive responses, shut down or made to feel the problem? Cultural expectations and the fear of speaking out...
by Poonam | Feb 17, 2025 | Mental Health
Growing up in a South Asian household – emotions were not a common topic of discussion or expression. How many times have you heard “Tears won’t solve your problems” or “Man up” when something has affected you. Even worse – how many times have you been told not to...
by Poonam | Dec 16, 2024 | Mental Health
Let’s start with identifying the different types of abuse that exist with examples; Emotional/Psychological – Shouting, berating, Social isolation, removing mobility/communication, preventing of choice/opinion, threats of harm, cyber bullying, threats of harm. Neglect...
