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I Was the Strong One Until It Broke Me
For as long as I can remember, people have seen me as “the strong one.” The dependable friend. The sibling who always listens. The co-worker who steps up when things fall apart. I carried that title like a badge of honor, proud that others trusted me, proud that I could be the one who held everyone together.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Psyche
Social Anxiety and the pain it inflicts. But also the victory when you overcome… . Top Story - September 2025. Content Warning.
I was certain that every encounter would lead to bullying. These strangers all had a plan, and they would turn their backs on me. I would be burnt like sienna if they rejected me. I would never leave the house again because of it, my body and mind would be like an open wound.
By Caitlin Charlton6 months ago in Psyche
Chains of the Brothel: Part 7 Silent Walls
The Prison Disguised as a Home The place where Anita now lived was not a home. It was a forgotten prison pretending to be a sanctuary. The villagers called it the Old House, but its name was a cruel lie. It wasn’t a shelter for the elderly or a place of care. It was where society abandoned those it no longer wished to see—the “incurable,” the “dangerous,” the “inconvenient.”
By Shehzad Anjum6 months ago in Psyche
The Loneliness of Hyperconnection. AI-Generated.
We live in a time of perpetual connection. A buzzing phone, a new message icon, a red notification badge—our days are punctuated by digital voices calling for our attention. We can reach anyone, anywhere, at any time. By all measures, humanity should feel more connected than at any point in history. And yet, an epidemic of loneliness shadows our era.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran6 months ago in Psyche
“Christian Integration in Counselor Education” by John Allen King and Kristy Ford -Chapter 26 Summary, Interaction, & Application
Summary The author of chapter twenty-six, entitled, “Christian Integration with Children and Adolescents” of the book “Christian Integration in Counselor Education,” by John Allen King and Kristy Ford is written by Kevin B. Hull. Dr. Kevin B. Hull has a PhD, is a LPC practicing in Florida and specializes in autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Kevin Hull is also a professor at Liberty University. Within the three learning objectives Dr. Hull indicates that students will be able to apply scripture to help understand God’s character as the Heavenly father and the impacts that pertain specifically to children and adolescents. The second learning objective consists of understanding integrated theories and techniques apply to working with children and adolescents. Lastly, the third learning objective focuses on the overall relationship with God impacts the counseling relationship with children and adolescents.
By Rowan Finley 6 months ago in Psyche
The Best in Us
Few experiences in life genuinely move me. I use the term “move” in the deep emotional or spiritual sense where one is overcome by emotion. Most of life is day to day with ups and downs, highs and lows, but few of those highs or lows hit with a wave of emotion. The circus does this to me consistently.
By Hayden Searcy6 months ago in Psyche
Healing the Wounds of Childhood. Top Story - August 2025.
An ache used to whip around my heart when I reflected on my parents. Although there were colourful splashes of happy times, growing up with them formed a foundation within me that emanated sadness.
By Chantal Christie Weiss6 months ago in Psyche
Practical Takeaways: Helping Teens Build Resilience During War
Why Practical Tools Matter Theories and statistics provide understanding, but the true value of research lies in how it can be applied in everyday life. When we talk about resilience, it is not an abstract concept but a set of concrete strategies that help adolescents cope with academic pressure, family conflict, war, or even simple misunderstandings with peers.
By Daria Barabash6 months ago in Psyche
Why Vulnerability is My Greatest Strength — Healing Through Honest Connection
I used to think that strength meant keeping everything inside. That if I never let anyone see me cry, break, or struggle, I would somehow appear stronger. For years, I wore a mask—smiling when I wanted to scream, nodding when I wanted to collapse, and pretending everything was “fine” when, deep down, I was drowning.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Psyche
The Invisible Weight of Anxiety — Living With a Mind That Never Stops Racing
Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks or someone gasping for air. Sometimes it’s invisible—quiet, hidden beneath a smile or small talk. For me, anxiety has always felt like carrying a backpack full of bricks that no one else can see. On the outside, I might look composed, even cheerful. But inside, my thoughts are racing, my chest feels tight, and I’m constantly preparing for a disaster that never seems to come.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Psyche
