Family systems are often viewed as sources of unity, support, and protection. However, this ideal is not always the reality. In some cases, family dynamics…
Last year, a 14-year-old boy began withdrawing from others. He spent hours on his phone, and his academic performance plummeted. Alarmed, his parents limited his…
In 1888, John William Waterhouse created a painting inspired by Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s poem The Lady of Shalott. The art piece captures a moment of…
The silent scream echoes through the night, As the darkness descends and the world loses light, A cry for help that nobody can hear, A…
Loneliness has a way of distorting reality—making you feel like no one sees you, no one understands. Twenty One Pilots’ Friend, Please is a raw,…
I sat across from my mother, watching her navigate another day of caring for my grandparents. Her weariness had become a familiar backdrop in my…
Stevie Smith (1902-1971) was an English poet and essayist known for her unique and morbid prose style. Stevie was cautious not to be exposed to…
The struggle with self confidence is one that many can relate to. With so many beauty standards we become our greatest critics. We scrutinize ourselves…
Known for some of the most surreal and symbolic paintings, Frida Kahlo was no stranger to depicting themes of self-identity, mental health and the human…
The late 2022 thriller “Alice, Darling” explores the themes of abuse and manipulation in an abusive relationship. The story follows Alice, the protagonist, who is…
