Behind the mask: The hidden labour of being yourself
Behind every polished social performance may lie an unseen cost. This article explores masking – the hidden labour of suppressing, adapting and performing aspects of identity, particularly among ADHD and autistic individuals. It examines how constant self-monitoring can protect against exclusion while contributing to exhaustion, burnout and a diminished sense of self.
The unfinished revolutions of ADHD minds
Why do so many ADHD communities and creative projects begin brilliantly but struggle to last? This article explores how ADHD minds generate innovation, movements and connection, why maintenance is often harder than momentum, and what more sustainable neurodivergent communities might look like.
The longing that doesn’t fade: Adult children of unavailable parents
Why do so many adults stay engaged with parents who never truly loved them? Beneath the caregiving often lies a quieter vigil: the hope that it might still change. This piece explores the psychology of that hope – and the difficult freedom that comes when it is finally released.
When pornography becomes a way of coping: Alina’s story
Pornography use is often framed a male issue, yet clinical work shows a more complex picture. Through Alina’s story, this article explores how compulsive sexual behaviours can emerge in the context of relational strain, emotional disconnection and unmet attachment needs, and how they may function as a way of regulating distress rather than simple choice.