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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
Why Do I Keep Ending Up in Emotionally Draining Relationships?
You might have noticed a pattern: You give a lot.You care deeply.You try to make things work. And still… You end up feeling: This is for you if… Why this keeps happening It’s not random. It often connects back to what you learned early on. You might have learned: This doesn’t exist in isolation You…
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Why Do I Feel Like I’m Living Two Different Lives Around My Family?
You might feel like: There’s one version of you…and then there’s the version your family sees. And they’re not the same. This is for you if… The split You might: And over time, it can feel like: “Which one is actually me?” Why this happens Because at some point, you learned: “It’s safer to be…
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Things Emotionally Neglected Children Learn (That Follow Them Into Adulthood)
You don’t always notice it growing up. You adapt. You adjust.You figure things out on your own. And it works… until it doesn’t. This is for you if… What emotional neglect teaches you Not through words. But through experience. 1. “My feelings don’t matter” So you stop expressing them. 2. “I shouldn’t need too much”…
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I Know My Parents Love Me… So Why Do I Feel So Controlled?
This is a confusing place to be: “They love me.”“They care about me.” And also: “Why do I feel suffocated?”“Why do I feel like I can’t make my own choices?” Both can exist at the same time. This is for you if… When love feels like control Sometimes control doesn’t look harsh. It looks like:…
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Do I Owe My Parents My Life Because They Sacrificed Everything?
This thought can feel heavy: “They did so much for me…”“They gave up everything…”“I can’t just live my life the way I want.” So you stay. You adjust.You compromise.You carry the weight. Even when it doesn’t feel right. This is for you if… The unspoken pressure In many South Asian families, sacrifice is not just…
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Why Can I Function for Everyone Else But Not for Myself?
You might have noticed this pattern: When it comes to other people—you show up. You’re reliable.Supportive.On top of things. But when it comes to your own life? Everything feels harder. “Why can I do things for others but not for myself?”“Why do I fall apart when I’m alone?” And then the guilt kicks in. This…
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Nothing ‘Bad’ Happened… So Why Do I Feel So Messed Up?
You might have said this to yourself before: “My childhood was fine.”“Nothing bad really happened.”“So why do I feel like this?” And yet… You feel: And you can’t point to a clear reason. So instead of exploring it…you question yourself. “Am I just being dramatic?”“Other people had it worse.”“I should be grateful.” And still, something…
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Was I Emotionally Abused or Am I Just Being Dramatic?
If you’ve ever questioned whether what you experienced “counts”… You’re not alone. Maybe nothing obvious happened. No yelling.No hitting.No “clear” abuse. And yet… “Why do I still feel this way?”“Why do I feel so anxious around them?”“Am I just overreacting?” So you minimize it. “Other people had it worse.”“It wasn’t that bad.” But something still…
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Why Do I Feel So Guilty Setting Boundaries with My Parents?
If setting boundaries with your parents makes you feel like a bad person… You’re not alone. Maybe you’ve tried to say no.Or even thought about saying no. And immediately, something in you tightens. “They’ve done so much for me…”“Who am I to say no?”“I’m being selfish.” So instead, you stay quiet.You go along with it.You…
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Do I Have ADHD or Am I Just Lazy, Overwhelmed, or Bad at Life?
If you’ve been asking yourself this, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve had this thought more times than you can count: “Why can’t I just do the thing?”“It’s not even that hard.”“Other people manage… what’s wrong with me?” You might start your day with good intentions.A plan. A list. A promise to yourself. And somehow… hours…
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