Disorganized attachment is a complex, oft-misunderstood attachment style that can profoundly affect one’s mental, relational, and even physical well-being. In developmental psychology, attachment refers to…
‘Ravens’, by Masahisa Fukase, is considered one of the most prolific photo books published. Its hauntingly dreamlike atmosphere illustrated the author’s personal despair. Fukase was…
Whether knowingly or unknowingly trauma is something that we have all come in contact with. Maybe personally, through a family member or friend, or perhaps…
“I’m getting tired of somebody always trying to sell me something Sell me a dream Sell me a purpose Sell me a course Sell me…
Time is a thief– slipping away unnoticed until it’s too late. Pink Floyd’s Time, from their legendary Dark Side of the Moon (1973) album, captures…
A single welling tear, partially veiled, offers a glimpse into the complex tapestry of human emotion. In a world that frequently extols the virtues of…
During the time when research and initial discourse on trauma was gaining traction within psychology, professionals in the field held that trauma was uncommon and…
Icon for Hire’s track “Under the Knife” (2016) dives deep into the painful reality of struggling with self-harm and emotional distress, presenting a raw and…
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to…
“I don’t deserve to be happy,” “I am very lonely,” “I feel hopeless,” “I punish myself,” “I feel shame,” “You have to put on a…
The song “Hurt” was originally written and released by Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails in 1994. However, the depth of its meaning and popularity…
Gwenn Seemel is a French- American queer artist known for their distinctive polka-dot painting style to create vibrant and expressive portraits centered on identity and…
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one…
Having lost a friend to suicide, British singer and songwriter Tom Walker experienced the feelings of guilt, depression, and self-doubt that so many relatives of…
Anorexia Nervosa is a complex eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of weight gain and a distorted body image, often leading to severe restriction…
The 2019 Movie, Waves, spotlights the turmoil of a Florida family. It is broken into two halves. The first dissects the downfall of Tyler Williams,…
It’s widely acknowledged that childhood traumas can profoundly influence various aspects of our adult lives. While we commonly recognize the most overt forms of adverse…
The emotionality of our lives can be lost through words, as words are oftentimes not enough to express the complexities of our perceptive reality. Miles…
“My therapist says make friends with your monsters” is a poem by José Olivarez, a son of Mexican immigrants, and the author of poetry collections…
Mallory Rose’s Ted Talk, “The Problem with Cultural Gatekeeping,” delves into the harmful consequences of defining and controlling cultural identity. She argues that cultural gatekeeping,…
