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Going No Contact: Why I 'Divorced' My Narcissistic Mother
I Finally Divorced My Mother This was not an act of anger. It was the final, radical act of my own preservation. To "divorce" your mother is a jarring concept. It feels like a violation of the sacred bond we’re told should be unbreakable. For years, I believed that, too. I spent decades trying to renovate a relationship that was built on a fault line, hoping that if I just found the right words or the right therapist, the foundation would finally be safe.
By Sunshine Firecracker™7 months ago in Psyche
7 Signs You Were the Family Scapegoat (& How to Reclaim Your Story)
The Unseen Wound: 7 Signs You Were the Family Scapegoat In many dysfunctional families, there are unspoken roles assigned to each child. But while some roles come with praise, one is created to carry all the family’s burdens: the family scapegoat. This is the child who is cast as the “problem,” the “troublemaker,” or the source of all conflict.
By Sunshine Firecracker™7 months ago in Psyche
Teen Stress in Ukraine: The Crucial Role of Resilience in Difficult Times
Why Adolescence Is So Vulnerable Adolescence (ages 11–18) is one of the most critical and challenging stages of human development. During this time, the individual undergoes intensive biological, psychological, and social changes. Identity formation accelerates, autonomy from parents grows, and the influence of peers becomes stronger.
By Daria Barabash7 months ago in Psyche
I See Dead People
The memory of my first out-of-body dream is vague, as opposed to the lucidity of the myriad I have encountered since. I was seventeen and had been working twelve-hour night shifts, 7pm to 7am, and in the mornings, when I was finally home, I would collapse into bed and pass out from fatigue.
By Chantal Christie7 months ago in Psyche
Adolescent Stress Resilience and Attachment Styles: Findings from Ukrainian Research
Why This Is Important Adolescence is one of the most challenging stages of human development. During this period, identity formation intensifies, peer influence increases, and levels of academic and social stress rise. Research shows that attachment style, established in early childhood, plays a key role in how adolescents cope with stress.
By Daria Barabash7 months ago in Psyche
All the Notes Were Blue
I never had to learn any other language except for music.'". It came: the sound of my mum’s slogging footsteps through the kitchen door, the noise of dad’s growling whistle after work, how the radio cracked open on Sunday morning. Almost everyone has their preferred music color, which includes bright reds and hopeful yellow hued notes to warm golden gems. The notes were all blue throughout my existence.
By Osman Ahmed7 months ago in Psyche
Exploring Psychology and Psychoanalysis: My Research Journey. Content Warning.
My Journey in Psychology: From Research to Psychoanalysis and Digital Innovation My name is Daria Barabash — I am a psychologist, researcher, and founder of the project Mental Health db. My professional path combines academic psychology, psychoanalytic tradition, and modern technologies. In this article, I want to share my story — how I started, what knowledge and experience I have gained, and why today my work unites classic psychoanalytic ideas with innovative tools.
By Daria Barabash8 months ago in Psyche
A Walk in the Woods
Recently, my daughter coaxed me into taking a personality test. She and I love to delve into the depths of our own and other family members "psyche." We learn, we laugh, we ponder. (Psychology and trying to understand why people do crazy or even heinous acts fascinate us...that's why we watch all those kinds of shows and documentaries.) But with our kindred circle, it's always in a non-judgmental tone and we often account for the characters in our family being slightly "off " as simply due to their astrological inclinations. We keep it all lighthearted and without malice or intent, though. Just some silly projects the two of us like sharing.
By Shirley Belk8 months ago in Psyche
Your Brain Is Lying to You: The Hidden Truth About Reality
Intro Do you think you’re experiencing the present moment exactly as it is? Think again. Your brain doesn’t simply record life — it predicts, filters, and fills in missing pieces. The reality you “see” is actually a clever version created by your brain.
By Smartwriter7868 months ago in Psyche
