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 Healing Isn’t Linear: Why Setbacks Don’t Mean You’ve Failed
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By Thirusha Mohabir
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Posted May 29, 2025

Healing Isn’t Linear: Why Setbacks Don’t Mean You’ve Failed

If you’ve ever made progress in therapy, your personal growth, or emotional well-being—only to have a “bad day” and feel like you’re back at square one—you’re not alone. Healing is not a straight [...]

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 Emotional Burnout: When You’re Tired in Your Soul, Not Just Your Body
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By Thirusha Mohabir
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Posted May 22, 2025

Emotional Burnout: When You’re Tired in Your Soul, Not Just Your Body

Some days, it’s not just about being physically tired—it’s a deep, soul-level exhaustion that sleep can’t fix. You wake up feeling drained. The smallest tasks feel overwhelming. You’re not sad, [...]

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 What Your Body Might Be Telling You About Stress
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By Thirusha Mohabir
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Posted May 15, 2025

What Your Body Might Be Telling You About Stress

We often think of stress as something that exists only in our minds—worry, overthinking, restlessness. But stress lives in the body too. And if you ignore your feelings long enough, your body [...]

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 Boundaries Are Not Mean: Why Saying No is an Act of Self-Respect
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By Thirusha Mohabir
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Posted May 8, 2025

Boundaries Are Not Mean: Why Saying No is an Act of Self-Respect

In South Africa—and many cultures around the world—there’s a quiet pressure to be agreeable, accommodating, and selfless. Especially in families, relationships, and communities, people are often [...]

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 Why Do We Fear Change? Understanding Resistance to Growth and How to Overcome It
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By Thirusha Mohabir
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Posted May 1, 2025

Why Do We Fear Change? Understanding Resistance to Growth and How to Overcome It

“I want things to be different… but what if it all goes wrong?” Change can be scary—even when we know it’s necessary. Whether it’s leaving an unhealthy relationship, changing careers, starting [...]

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Emotional Numbness: When You Feel ‘Nothing’ But Know Something’s Wrong

There’s a quiet kind of suffering that doesn’t scream.No tears. No panic attacks.Just… nothing. You get through the day. You laugh at the right moments. You tick things off your to-do list. But deep down, something feels off — like you’re watching your life happen rather than living it. If that sounds familiar, you may […]

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“The Black Sheep Experience: When You’re the One Who Doesn’t ‘Fit In’ with Family”

“You’re too sensitive.”“Why can’t you be more like your sister?”“Stop causing drama.”If this sounds familiar, you might be the black sheep in your family—and no, it’s not in your head. Growing up as the “black sheep” isn’t just about feeling different. It’s about being treated differently—often unfairly. You might have been the one who questioned […]

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“Trauma Bonds vs. Real Love: When Pain Feels Like Home”

Sometimes, what we call love is really just familiar pain in disguise. Trauma bonding happens when you form a strong emotional attachment to someone who is inconsistent, neglectful, or even harmful—because they remind you of what you’ve known before. This pattern is especially common in survivors of childhood emotional neglect, abuse, or abandonment. 💔 What […]

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“When Parents Aren’t Emotionally Mature: How It Affects You as an Adult”

Some parents provide food, shelter, and education—but may lack the emotional maturity to truly nurture their child’s psychological and emotional needs. If you grew up with a parent who couldn’t regulate their own emotions, dismissed yours, or made you feel responsible for their wellbeing, the effects often linger well into adulthood. This post is for […]

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“When Helping Hurts: The Hidden Trap of Codependency”

In many South African families and relationships, being caring and supportive is celebrated—but sometimes, that support crosses a line. You may find yourself constantly rescuing others, fixing their messes, or sacrificing your own needs. That’s not always love. It might be codependency. 💡 What Is Codependency? Codependency happens when your sense of self-worth becomes tied […]

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