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When Emotional Pain Becomes Too Overwhelming to Carry: Understanding Suicidal Thoughts and Self-Harm
Suicidal thoughts and self-harm can be difficult subjects to talk about, but avoiding the conversation can leave people feeling even more alone. Understanding these experiences can help us recognize when someone may need support and respond with compassion rather than fear or judgment.

Anand Barkataki
Oct 83 min read


Connection Starts with One Safe Relationship
Have you ever looked at your life and thought you just need more people around? Sometimes what we're really longing for isn't more people, but someone who truly sees us.

Anand Barkataki
Sep 23 min read


Why Making Friends as an Adult Feels So Hard
When we're younger, proximity does much of the work for us. Adult life is different—here's why and how you can make it easier.

Anand Barkataki
Aug 264 min read


The Loneliness Cycle And How To Break It
Have you ever noticed that after feeling lonely for a while, reaching out can feel harder? Loneliness can be a painful cycle, but it doesn't have to stay that way.

Anand Barkataki
Aug 203 min read


The Loneliness Epidemic: Why So Many People Feel Lonely
Have you ever spent an entire day around people, be it at work, at school, at church, or even with your own family, only to come home feeling strangely alone? Here's why:

Anand Barkataki
Aug 113 min read
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