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I hope to share resources, strategies, and ideas that support decolonizing and destigmatizing mental health. If there are any topics that you would like me to cover, write to me at krishnavoratherapy@gmail.com
What Is Twice Exceptional (2e)? Understanding Giftedness + ADHD in South Asian Families in Ontario
Why does my child seem brilliant… but also constantly struggling? They grasp complex ideas quickly.They ask deep, philosophical questions.Teachers say they’re “so smart.” And yet: They forget homework.They melt down over small frustrations.They procrastinate.They seem capable — but inconsistent. If this sounds familiar, your child (or even you) may be twice exceptional, also known as…
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When You’re the One Everyone Relies On: The Emotional Weight Men Carry
Caretaking, responsibility, and the unspoken pressure to hold everything together Being Reliable Can Become a Lonely Role Many men become “the reliable one” early in life. The one who: From the outside, this looks like strength.On the inside, it often feels heavy, isolating, and exhausting. If you’re the person everyone depends on — at work,…
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Why Childhood Emotional Neglect Feels Like “Nothing Was Wrong” — But Everything Feels Hard Now
How subtle emotional neglect creates adults who overfunction, suppress needs, and feel chronically “not enough,” even when they appear successful. “Nothing bad happened… so why do I feel like this?” Many adults come to therapy with a quiet, confusing question: “My childhood wasn’t abusive. My parents did their best. So why do I feel so…
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“The Pressure to Provide: Mental Health for South Asian Men in Canada”
When Responsibility Becomes a Quiet Burden For many South Asian men living in Canada, the pressure to succeed, provide, and appear unshakeable is overwhelming.You may have grown up hearing: These messages create a heavy emotional load that many South Asian men carry in silence.Underneath the pressure, many are struggling with burnout, anxiety, shame, loneliness, or…
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“ADHD in South Asian Men: From ‘Lazy’ Labels to Understanding the Brain”
When ADHD Looks Like ‘Not Living Up to Potential’ Many South Asian men grew up hearing painful labels: In reality, many of these men were living with undiagnosed ADHD—a neurological condition that affects focus, organization, motivation, and emotional regulation. This blog explores how ADHD often goes unnoticed in South Asian men, how shame forms around…
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“Why South Asian Men Don’t Ask for Help (And How Therapy Can Feel Safe)”
For many South Asian men, asking for help can feel unfamiliar, uncomfortable, or even wrong.You may have grown up hearing messages like: These ideas can make it incredibly difficult to reach out for support—even when you’re struggling with stress, burnout, depression, or relationship challenges. But here’s the truth:Not asking for help doesn’t mean you’re strong.…
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Self-Esteem and Self-Worth When You’ve Lived Years Without Knowing — Reclaiming Your Sense of Value
Many women with undiagnosed ADHD struggle with shame, low self-esteem, and self-blame. Learn how ADHD impacts self-worth — and how therapy can help you rebuild confidence and reconnect with your true identity.
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Therapy After Diagnosis — Moving from “Getting a Label” to “Building a Life That Works for Your Brain”
A late ADHD diagnosis is only the beginning. Learn how therapy helps women move from understanding their ADHD to actually building a life, routine, and identity that supports their neurodivergent brain.
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The Grief Journey — Mourning Missed Years and Re-Imagining What Comes Next
A late ADHD diagnosis can bring relief — and grief. Learn why many women mourn the years spent misunderstood, and how therapy supports healing, self-compassion, and reclaiming your future.
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Why I Felt “Lazy” but Had ADHD: Understanding the Invisible Symptoms in Women
Many women with ADHD grow up believing they’re “lazy” or “inconsistent.” Discover why ADHD shows up differently in women, how mislabelling happens, and how therapy can help you rebuild self-trust and self-worth.
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