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Your Wins Might Be Lying to You: When Success Is Actually a Warning

Blog, Mental HealthJanuary 12, 202621Views 0Likes 0Comments

We are taught to celebrate wins loudly. Promotions. Billable hours. Closed cases. Fully booked calendars. Staying strong. Pushing through. Not quitting. On paper, it all looks impressive. But here’s a truth I’ve come to learn through clinical work, conversations with professionals in law, and my own lived experience: not every win is healthy, and not…

How Self-Connection Impacts Every Other Relationship

Blog, Mental HealthAugust 18, 2025158Views 0Likes 0Comments

Reflective tools for tuning in to your own needs and emotions Self-connection is the foundation of every healthy relationship. It’s not about being self-absorbed—it’s about understanding your own inner world. When you notice your thoughts, feelings, and needs—not the ones imposed by others, but the ones that are truly yours—you relate to the world with…

Navigating Your 40s: The Truths, The Pain, and The Light

Blog, Mental HealthJune 30, 2025182Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1623, William Shakespeare wrote: All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages. From the screaming infant to the finality of oblivion, Shakespeare poetically captured the journey of life…

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Trapped at Work: Coercive Control, Trauma Bonds, and the Diddy Case We Can’t Ignore

Blog, Mental HealthJune 11, 2025262Views 0Likes 0Comments

“When fear is in the room, consent is not.” – Laura Richards, Criminal Behavioural Analyst In the aftermath of multiple lawsuits and harrowing testimonies, one story stands out like a flashing red warning light: that of Rodney “Diddy” Combs’ former employee, Ms. Clark. Her disturbing account offers us a rare and brutal glimpse into…

Children and Mental Health: What Every Adult Needs to Know

Blog, Mental HealthJune 2, 2025383Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Muthoni Njagi Magistrate | Psychologist | Child Advocate As someone who has worked in the Kenyan Judiciary for the last 13 years, I've presided over many cases that involved children — children who had experienced unspeakable trauma, abuse, and violations of their innocence. My heart broke repeatedly sitting in courtrooms listening to child survivors…

Why I’m Passionate About Normalizing Mental Health Support in High-Pressure Careers

Blog, Mental HealthApril 16, 2025355Views 0Likes 0Comments

There’s something no one tells you when you step into a high-pressure career: That sometimes, it’s not the deadlines or decisions that break you. It’s the silence. It’s the expectations. It’s the loneliness behind the role. I know this all too well because I’ve lived it. I’ve worn the professional face while quietly drowning…

The Power of Saying No: Reclaiming Your Time, Energy, and Peace

Blog, Mental HealthMarch 31, 2025281Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough." — Josh Billings How many times have you said yes when you truly wanted to say no? How often have you overcommitted, stretched yourself too thin, or agreed to something just to avoid guilt…

People You Need to Let Go of in 2025 for Your Peace and Growth

Blog, Mental HealthMarch 25, 2025371Views 0Likes 0Comments

As we step into a new year, it's time to take stock of the relationships we keep. Some people drain your energy, shake your confidence, and keep you stuck—without you even realizing it. Inspired by a post from Molly Burford, let’s talk about the types of people you need to let go of in 2025…

Afflicted with Justice: The Sacred Burden of a Magistrate

Blog, Mental HealthMarch 3, 2025350Views 0Likes 0Comments

In Arabic, the word Hakim means "wise one," a title that speaks of knowledge, discernment, and authority. But then there is Hakimu—a term that translates to "afflicted with justice." An oxymoron, perhaps? Or a deeper truth about the weight that justice places on those called to administer it? I remember fondly my time as a…

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Stress & Emotional Outbursts at Work: Are You Managing or Just Coping?

Blog, Mental HealthFebruary 17, 2025357Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction Stress is an inevitable part of the professional world. Deadlines, demanding clients, high workloads, and workplace politics create an environment where emotions can run high. While some professionals handle stress with grace, others experience emotional outbursts, workplace conflicts, and burnout. Have you ever found yourself snapping at a colleague over a minor mistake? Feeling…

The “Right Time” is a Trap: Why Waiting is Wasting Your Years

BlogFebruary 6, 2025362Views 0Likes 0Comments

woman in pink long sleeve shirt sitting beside white and pink alarm clock Have you ever found yourself saying, “I’ll start when the time is right”? Maybe you’ve delayed launching that business, pursuing a degree, or making a life-changing decision because you’re waiting for the perfect moment. Spoiler alert: That moment rarely comes. The fastest way…

Love or Porcupine Behavior? Navigating Relationships This Valentine’s Season

Blog, Mental HealthFebruary 3, 2025258Views 0Likes 0Comments

A couple embracing A friend recently sent me an Instagram reel featuring a guy acting out the famous Valentine’s song: “Valentine’s is coming… where is your boyfriend?” 🎶 If you’ve spent any time online in February, you’ve probably heard this playful (but sometimes triggering) tune making the rounds. And let’s be real—Valentine’s season brings up a…

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Your Wins Might Be Lying to You: When Success Is Actually a Warning

Navigating Your 40s: The Truths, The Pain, and The Light

Trapped at Work: Coercive Control, Trauma Bonds, and the Diddy Case We Can’t Ignore

Children and Mental Health: What Every Adult Needs to Know

Why I’m Passionate About Normalizing Mental Health Support in High-Pressure Careers

The Power of Saying No: Reclaiming Your Time, Energy, and Peace

People You Need to Let Go of in 2025 for Your Peace and Growth

Afflicted with Justice: The Sacred Burden of a Magistrate

Stress & Emotional Outbursts at Work: Are You Managing or Just Coping?

The “Right Time” is a Trap: Why Waiting is Wasting Your Years

Love or Porcupine Behavior? Navigating Relationships This Valentine’s Season

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