KANGAROO MINDS

Mental health conversations becoming more mainstream has brought many genuinely positive changes. People are more aware of emotional wellbeing. Conversations around trauma, boundaries, abuse, attachment, burnout, consent, emotional regulation, and therapy have become far less stigmatized than before. More people now have language for experiences they previously suffered through silently. And language matters. Sometimes finally learning terms like gaslighting, emotional abuse,

We are often reminded that life is hard, that pain is inevitable, and that suffering is simply part of being human. We also hear that nothing worthwhile comes easy, that success requires sacrifice, that the harder the climb the better the view, that difficult experiences build character and that the people who have struggled the most often appreciate life the most. There is truth in the idea that life will contain difficulty, and while we cannot protect ourselves from every d

In a world where women continuously battle to assert their voices and choices, the denial of patriarchy’s existence can feel like an...

Self-gaslighting is a subtle yet pervasive experience, one that quietly erodes our confidence and self-worth. Unlike traditional...

Stepping into a beauty parlour, especially in India, you might expect it to be a space for self-care, a chance to pause, unwind, and feel...

Therapy can be a powerful, life-changing journey - a space to process deep emotions, gain insight, and work toward healing. Yet, as...

Family is supposed to be a safe haven, a place where every child feels valued and loved unconditionally. Yet, in some families, children...

In a world where family is often seen as a source of unconditional love and support, it can be challenging to accept that, for some,...

Abuse is often depicted in stark, physical terms—images of bruises, broken bones, and confrontations. This narrow focus on physical...

We’ve all grown up on the age-old adage, ‘Don’t judge a book by it’s cover’, but how often have we tried to apply this to the various...

When we talk about abuse, we often wonder why the victims don’t leave those toxic environments? The reality is that it is not as easy as...