Echoes of the Past: Exploring the Impact of Intergenerational Trauma
You wake up in a safe home with people who love you, yet anxiety follows you like a shadow. You flinch at sounds, struggle with trust, and feel a looming sense of dread. When you search your life for answers, nothing explains the weight you carry. But what if the pain you feel didn’t begin with you?
This article dives into the silent legacy of intergenerational trauma, how the wounds of your ancestors may still echo in your body and mind today. Discover the science behind inherited trauma, how it affects families across generations, and most importantly, how healing is possible.
What Is On Your Mind Today?
We have thousands of thoughts every day, but how often do we pause to ask: What is actually on my mind today? In this blog, we explore the mental clutter we carry, how it affects our emotions, and how one simple question can help us slow down, declutter, and reconnect with ourselves.
Loving Someone with BPD: What Helps and What Hurts
Loving someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can feel like an emotional rollercoaster, deeply connected one moment, and pushed away the next. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I helping or making things worse?”, you’re not alone. This article offers a compassionate guide on how to support your partner with BPD, what truly helps, what unintentionally hurts, and how to care for your mental health along the way. Boundaries and love can coexist, and this piece shows you how.
Pain Is Only Temporary
We’ve all had moments that felt like they would never end, heartbreak, betrayal, and emotional exhaustion. But pain, no matter how heavy, is never permanent. In this article, therapist Bilal Kosovac explores the trap of chasing perfection, the fear that breakups will hurt forever, and why trying to “fix” our feelings only prolongs the pain. With relatable stories, mental health tips, and a reminder that healing is always possible, this post will help you see that pain is only temporary, and so is this moment.
Love, Loyalty, and Left vs. Right: Navigating Politics in Relationships
Politics used to be something we avoided at family dinners, now it's tearing those dinners apart. From romantic partners to lifelong friendships, political differences are creating deep emotional divides. As a therapist, I’ve seen how unresolved political tension leads to disconnection, conflict, and even divorce. But it doesn’t have to. In this blog, you'll learn why politics feels so personal, how to set healthy boundaries, and practical ways to preserve love, even when your views don’t align. Because sometimes, the greatest act of connection is choosing to understand instead of trying to win.
You Can’t Heal Forever: Why It's Time to Stop Fixing Yourself and Start Living
Healing is important, but it’s not supposed to last forever. In today’s wellness culture, we’ve mistaken constant self-improvement for self-worth. This article examines how the relentless pursuit of healing can lead to emotional burnout, perfectionism, and a disconnection from life itself. If you've ever felt stuck in the process or wondered if healing is all there is, this is your reminder: you’re allowed to stop fixing and start living.
Ways to Stop Overthinking Fast!
Overthinking has a sneaky way of spiraling into anxiety, stress, and mental exhaustion. One small “what if” can multiply into a dozen overwhelming thoughts, leaving you feeling stuck in the future or replaying the past. In this blog, we’ll explore powerful tools to help you break free from racing thoughts, from practical mindfulness techniques to creative journaling and lifestyle adjustments. If you’re ready to feel calmer, more focused, and in control of your mind, this is your guide to getting there - fast.