For a long time, same-sex relationships have been shunned, looked down upon, and outright banned. Those of the LGBTQ+ community have long felt too afraid to be their true selves and have hidden away their thoughts and feelings out of fear of how they would be perceived or treated by others.

The earliest trick we learn in life is how to ask for help, and that’s through tears. Infants don’t only cry when they’re hungry. Sometimes, they want warmth, closeness, social attention, safety reassurance, and other emotional reassurance.

When it comes to depression and sleep, the relationship tends to mimic a chicken-and-egg situation. It can be difficult to tell which one came first and which one followed.

Early relationships can shape how people see themselves, express their needs, and connect with others. Learn how the mother wound can affect self-esteem and how boundaries, self-compassion, and therapy can support healing.