As human beings, we all crave love and connection. Deep within us lies a profound need to be seen, heard, and understood. These needs are not just desires; they are essential to our well-being. But what happens when these needs go unmet during our formative years?

The moment we felt unseen or unhea...

Growing up, I struggled deeply with processing and releasing my emotions. Like many, I often sought ways to distract myself from feeling the intensity of my feelings, resorting to toxic habits that would numb the pain or, at best, delay it. At the time, I didn’t know that by suppressing my emotions,...