Maria, a 28-year-old devout Christian, loved attending church, going to Sunday Mass, and immersing herself in every aspect of her faith. Over time, she developed intense fears that her prayers were never “perfect.” She began spending hours repeating prayers and seeking reassurance. There was no...
A Personal Reflection I grew up with a mother who had a severe hearing disability. In the Seventies, in India, there was little support available. She used a device that acted more like an amplifier than a hearing aid, often distorting words rather than clarifying...
I had just given my dad a goodbye hug at the airport as I was returning to Ohio after a month-long trip to attend my brother's wedding in Kashmir, India. The jubilation and joy of the wedding had filled me with a warm, happy feeling....
A narcissistic partner in a marriage lacks empathy, needs constant admiration and validation, shifts blame onto their partner during a conflict, uses emotionally manipulative tactics like gaslighting( making one question their reality), and stonewalling (completely shuts down during conflict. Narcissistic partners show a sense of...