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16 Must-Watch Psychopath Movies You Can’t Miss

What is it about people that draws them to psychopath movies? Is it a desire to understand the deviant mind? Or is it simply a lust for horror and depravity? Whatever the reason for our interest, Hollywood has delved into this genre for decades and with much success. After all, who hasn’t heard of the […]

7 Painful Psychological Effects of Growing Up Without a Mother

Growing up without a mother can feel incredibly lonely. However, there are psychological issues that can arise due to this single-parent dynamic. There are definite psychological effects of growing up without a mother. Absent parents leave long-term imprints on growing children that can affect relationships, education, and many other aspects of life. This is more […]

Barbara Newhall Follett: The Mysterious Disappearance of the Child Prodigy

By all accounts, budding author Barbara Newhall Follett was destined for an exciting career in the literary world. After all, she published her first novel at the age of 12. And this was no one-off. At 14, her second novel received critical acclaim. But Barbara did not see the fame and fortune she deserved. She […]

8 Signs of a Toxic Mother-in-Law & What to Do If You Have One

What is your favourite mother-in-law joke? Most of us have at least one up our sleeve. Mine is: ‘My mother-in-law and I were happy for 20 years. Then we met.’ Joking apart, mothers-in-law do have a bad reputation, but is it justified? Why are they the butt of so many jokes? Is their caring nature […]

4 Steps to Dealing with Intense Emotions When Pain Comes to Visit

Have you ever felt like life is a mix of chaos and mundane—on repeat? There’s too much to do and not enough time to enjoy the little things. It’s tiresome, and the discontent feels like a steady ache beneath the surface. Our exhaustion outweighs our joy. We ask ourselves: isn’t there more? When Intense Emotions […]

6 Things That Betray a False Victim Who Is Just an Abuser in Disguise

As if life isn’t confusing enough, now we must differentiate a false victim from the actual target. This is not a simple task and takes a lot of life experience and education. Trauma happens to thousands of people. And with so many victims of unfortunate events, the false victim can arise, pretending to be a […]

25 Phrases to Shut Down a Narcissist in an Argument

What do narcissists want? Attention! When do they need it? Now! Of course, there’s nothing wrong with attention and praise, but narcissists force you to focus on them. Narcissists use every manipulative tool in their weaponry to get your attention.   One way they do this is to engage you in arguments you can’t possibly […]

5 Little-Know Ayahuasca Benefits for Mental Health

Many people are unaware of the Ayahuasca benefits for mental health issues. With the need for better treatments in this area, the option deserves a closer look. In case you didn’t know, Ayahuasca is a beverage concocted from two different plants native to the Amazon region of South America. The bark of the Banisteriopsis caapi […]

The Cycle of Abuse: Why Victims End Up Becoming Abusers

Breaking the cycle of abuse is one of the primary objectives of preventing abuse, but we must know what causes this pattern. How do victims resort to victimizing others? Abuse can happen in a short period, or it can go on for years. Either way, it’s unfair. And sometimes, it’s difficult to differentiate the victim […]

Dina Sanichar: the Tragic Story of the Real-Life Mowgli

The Jungle Book is probably one of the most requested books by children at bedtime. It features Mowgli, a child lost in the jungle, rescued by a panther and raised by wolves. Eventually, his animal friends in the jungle realise that it is too dangerous for Mowgli to stay, so they return him to a […]