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Reflections on trauma, postpartum healing, culture, and relationships.

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Postpartum, October 13, 2026

Signs you may still be carrying birth trauma

A hard birth can stay in your body long after you leave the hospital. Here are common signs of birth trauma, and what healing can look like.

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Bilingual therapy, September 29, 2026

Why does it matter to have therapy in your own language?

Talking about what you feel in the language you lived it in can make a big difference. Here’s what bilingual therapy means and how to get started.

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Culture & family, September 15, 2026

Being the first in your family to go to therapy

If therapy wasn’t something your family talked about, starting can bring up guilt, doubt, and questions. Here’s what to expect, from a first-gen therapist.

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