Holding On: How Parents and Children Find Strength in Each Other During Hard Times
We often imagine parents as unshakable pillars—always strong, always steady, always there to guide their children through life’s storms. And for the most part, they are. But behind that strength lies something more human, more complex: parents, too, carry their own burdens. And sometimes, in the simple act of holding their child’s hand[ ► ]
Why We Emotionally Dump on Those Closest to Us and How It Affects Our Relationships
Introduction Emotional dumping is a common but often harmful habit where individuals offload their negative emotions onto those they feel closest to. This practice stems from a deep-seated belief that our strongest relationships can withstand the weight of our burdens. While sharing emotions is a natural and necessary aspect of human connection, excessive[ ► ]
