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For many, the New Year feels like a blank slate—a chance to dream big and start fresh. But if you grew up with a critical mother, setting goals can feel less like inspiration and more like something you must quickly run to your room and hide so you won’t get hurt.

How dare I? What if I fail? Am I worth it? Is this mine to receive?

If you experienced a lot of criticism, judgment, or emotional disconnection during your childhood, you might have internalized messages of inadequacy that still echo…

June is best known for heralding the start of summer breaks and school vacations, but there is much more to this vibrant month than meets the eye.

The Origins of June: Juno and Hera

June is named after Juno, the ancient Roman goddess of youth and protection. Her name, derived from the Latin "Iūnō," stems from the root word for "young" (Iuuen), signifying vital energy and fertility. Juno was revered as the queen of the gods and the goddess of marriage. In Greek mythology, she is equated with Hera, …