Image from Eugene Golovescov ( Pexels) Family relationships can become especially complicated when a parent who was emotionally absent or neglectful during childhood suddenly seeks closeness later in life. This often happens after a major loss—such as divorce or abandonment—when the parent experiences loneliness, loss...
A few weeks ago, someone told me something that made me pause: “Google reviews are everything in private practice.” Honestly, I hadn’t paid much attention to them before. But curiosity got the best of me, so I went online to check. On Google, my reviews...
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...