POV: You’re literally sobbing in the backseat on what should be the happiest day of high school because your mom “forgot” the one thing you asked for—again. 😢 The orchid lei wasn’t just a pretty accessory; it was the last […]
Families - Monica Dean
Why I’ve Learned to Stop Calling Self-Care Selfish
The other day in my counselling office, a woman walked in looking absolutely shattered. She’d just found out her fiancé had been cheating with her best friend, and two weeks later, his adult son was getting married. The son—who she’d […]
Families - Jas Mendola - Narcisism
The Silent Epidemic Destroying Fathers
The scene replays the same way thousands of times. A man sits across from me, eyes fixed on the floor. His hands grip his knees like they might give way. He has not cried yet, but he will. He came […]
Families - Jas Mendola - Narcisism
The Family Pack Hunt
They circled silently, testing for weakness. The mother’s eyes narrowed as I set my boundary, her words soft but laced with venom. She hesitated, calculating. Then my father entered the room. His presence changed everything. Suddenly she stood taller, spoke […]