Introduction I've been a victim of bullying since young. And I think I've acquired what's known as 'learned helplessness' from many years of being bullied, which was probably why I used to think that I was powerless to change anything in my life no matter how much I hated what was happening! For many years, I felt so disempowered and over time, I came to believe that whatever that had happened must happen as a matter of fate. What is Learned Helplessness? According to  Very Well Mind , learned helplessness "occurs when a person who has experienced repeated challenges comes to believe they have no control over their situation". ( https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-learned-helplessness-2795326 )  Berkeley Well-Being Institute puts it this way: When we believe that we can't change our painful circumstances, we stop trying and  we just endure what's happening. ( https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/learned-helplessness.html ) What is Bullying? Bullying...

  Missing Someone: A Natural Part of Life Missing someone is an emotional journey that everyone experiences at some point in life. Whether it's the absence of a loved one who has passed on or someone you've drifted apart from, these feelings can deeply impact us.  This post explores how to acknowledge and process these emotions in a healthy way, ensuring they don’t disrupt your daily life. Do You Miss Anyone? Missing someone can bring out all sorts of emotions. It's normal to have these emotions and there's nothing embarrassing about having them. However, it's better to deal with them sooner rather than later, as they might hijack your life if not addressed promptly. How to Cope with Missing Someone? There are healthy and unhealthy ways to cope with missing someone. Unhealthy ways include venting anger on people, indulging in excessive alcohol consumption to numb the pain, and self-harm. So, how should we cope when we miss someone? According to  Healthline , reachin...