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Control Is the First Tool an Officer Must Keep
When an officer loses regulation, the situation takes control. The psychology behind the Utrecht incident
Natalia Stellaard
Feb 91 min read


Helping Others — Genuine Empathy or Need for Control?
Discover the psychology behind helping others: when compassion comes from genuine empathy — and when it’s driven by the unconscious need for control or validation.
Natalia Stellaard
Oct 27, 20252 min read


Parents Who Want Perfect Children Are Raising a Broken Generation
Behind every quiet, high-achieving child hides a silent fear of making mistakes.
This article explores how perfection-based parenting turns love into a reward system — teaching children that affection must be earned, not felt — and how this emotional pressure shapes a generation that fears being itself.
Natalia Stellaard
Oct 17, 20252 min read


Why Am I Not Getting Better, Even Though I’m in Therapy?
Sometimes therapy feels like walking in circles — you’re trying, showing up, doing the work, yet wondering why it still hurts. This article explores the hidden side of healing: why progress in therapy can feel invisible, and how to recognize the quiet signs that you’re actually growing.
Natalia Stellaard
Oct 10, 20251 min read


The Shame We Were Raised On… Became Our Silent Wound
From childhood, society teaches us the word “shame” until it becomes a silent wound we carry into every emotion and relationship. This article explores how social shame shapes our fear of the body and feelings — and how awareness can become the first step toward inner healing.
Natalia Stellaard
Oct 8, 20252 min read


When Tenderness Becomes Frightening
Sometimes we don’t fear cruelty — we fear tenderness. We avoid love not because we don’t want it, but because we remember how much it once hurt. This article explores the fear of tenderness after emotional pain, revealing the psychology behind it and how to regain the courage to trust again.
Natalia Stellaard
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Rape does not have to be physical.
This article opens a window into a hidden aspect of violence, explaining that rape is not always a physical act. It can also be psychological or emotional, when your right to refuse is taken away or you are forced to accept under pressure from love or fear. An honest read that touches awareness and calls for healing.
Natalia Stellaard
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Psychotherapy: A Journey of Courage Towards the Self
Psychotherapy is not a comfortable talk or a pleasant session. It is a brave step where a person decides to begin an honest confrontation...
Natalia Stellaard
Oct 3, 20251 min read
Why People Are Scared of the Police — And How to Build Trust
Why People Are Scared of the Police — And How to Build Trust The police are meant to represent safety, order, and protection. Yet, for...
Natalia Stellaard
Oct 2, 20252 min read
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