The Harm Of Spiritual Trauma
Spiritual trauma can cause us to question our value and lose trust in systems meant to nourish us. Read on to learn more. Keep in mind that this topic can be triggering. Please take care of yourself💛
Everything You Need To Know About Self-Abandonment
You may have come across the concept of self-abandonment on social media. In this post, we break down this concept and provide strategies on how to cope with the self-abandonment instinct!
You Are Not Responsible For Your Parents’ Emotions
Have you ever described yourself as someone who grew up quickly? In this post we explore emotional parentification and how young children become an emotional crutch for their parents, carrying this burden of responsibility well into adulthood
Why Do I Feel So Lonely Sometimes?
Our need for connection is inherently human. Yet many of us find that connection physically but struggle to find it emotionally. In this piece, Wellnest therapist Sana Imran guides us through what emotional loneliness is, what it feels like, and how it might impact us as adults.
We Need To Talk About Guilt Culture In South Asian Communities
Guilt is a powerful emotion. In this post we will get into the concept of how guilt culture unfolds, specifically in the South Asian community. Read to the end for tips on how to cope with guilt.
Everything You Need To Know About Your Shadow Self
Have you heard of a shadow self? What is happening outside our awareness can influence our thoughts, feelings, motivations, and how we feel about and behave towards other people. Read on to find out more about your shadow self.
Why You Shouldn’t Worry About What People Think
Do you carry the weight of other people’ opinions around with you? That stuff is HEAVY. If we are shedding anything in 2021, let’s start there, shall we?
How To Communicate When You Are Both Hurting
Communication between partners is harder when both people are hurting! WellNest co-founder and psychotherapist Zainib Abdullah guides us through how we can improve communication with our partners during the most difficult moments.
Stay In Your Lane: How To Stop Comparing Yourself To Others
The grass may be greener on the other side…but it’s still grass! In this post, we discuss how to stop comparing yourself to others and re-framing comparison as motivation.