Conflict: Psyche’s Last Reach for Closeness
Conflict is often the psyche’s last reach for closeness. Sharp words and rigid defenses rarely signal hate; they signal fear—fear of being unseen, unheard, unloved.
Are We Destined to Repeat Patterns—or Can We Choose Differently?
We often think of recurring conflicts or inner struggles as “bad luck” or personal flaws. Yet Stephen Karpman’s Script Analysis II (2011) reframes this experience through the
A Homage to Our Colonial Past
Was colonialism entirely destructive for women? It is a question I often return to, both as a psychotherapist and as a South Asian woman shaped by its legacy.