Many women entering midlife report feeling foggy, forgetful, or emotionally out of sync—but distinguishing between ADHD symptoms and menopausal changes can be a challenge. With rising awareness of how ADHD presents in... Read more »
Masking, sometimes referred to as camouflaging, refers to when someone hides who they are authentically in order to meet an expectation that does not align with their true self. In autistic and... Read more »
Secure attachment is a deep sense of trust in a caregiver’s availability and responsiveness. Infants with a secure attachment style show confidence that their emotional and physical needs will be met, allowing... Read more »
Across the world in a wide range of contexts, many children and adults serve as informal interpreters. Often unnoticed and unacknowledged, these young language brokers play a crucial role in allowing communication... Read more »
Whether in news headlines, therapy sessions, or everyday conversations, the term “gaslighting” has become a familiar label for manipulative behaviour. Yet as the concept spreads, questions linger about what the public actually... Read more »
I get asked a surprising question more often than you’d think—especially by Gen Z guys and teenage boys: “What was it like to grow up in the ’70s and ’80s?” No internet.... Read more »
Hyperactivating strategies are intense, high-energy behaviors and thoughts that people with anxious attachment use when they fear a loved one is unavailable. They involve clinginess, emotional outbursts, and constant reassurance seeking to... Read more »
During an online discussion with my neighbors, one of them shared a deeply unsettling experience. She had been verbally and physically assaulted by a woman who lived further down the street. She... Read more »
Many children with ADHD struggle with more than just attention or hyperactivity issues. Depression is another common challenge—and according to a new study, it’s more widespread in this group than previously thought.... Read more »
“I [Merlin] have to live backwards from in front, while surrounded by a lot of people living forwards from behind. Some people call it having second sight.” — T. H. White Karen... Read more »