Punjabi Engagement Prep Gave Me Anxiety I Didn't Know I Had
Two Families, Two Cultures, One Ring
Let me tell you something nobody warns you about when you’re getting engaged in a Punjabi family. …
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Honest conversations about mental health, cultural identity, and navigating life between two worlds. From the South Asian mental health advocacy community that’s building something different.
How Indian Moms Say 'I Love You' (Without Ever Saying It)
The Day I Realized Mom Was Loving Me This Whole Time
Lately, I’ve been thinking about moms a lot.
I think it started when I moved across state …
Read more →Finding a South Asian Therapist in Illinois: A Guide to Culturally-Responsive Mental Health Care
If you’ve ever sat in a therapist’s office and spent half the session explaining what “log kya kahenge” means, or why you …
Read more →Anxiety Therapy in Algonquin & McHenry County: What to Know Before Starting
That tight feeling in your chest. The racing thoughts at 2 AM. The way your mind spirals through worst-case scenarios before a meeting, a …
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Two Negatives Make a Positive: A Midwest Winter Survival Guide for Your Mind
Negative Temps, Negative Thoughts
It’s mid-January. The New Year excitement has worn off. Resolutions are getting tested. And somewhere between …
Read more →What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve never done it before. Maybe you’ve been putting it off, unsure of what to …
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Imposter Syndrome, Empathy, and My First Real Session: The Moment Presence Got Real
The First Session: When My Brain Started Sprinting
There are moments in life that don’t …
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