Insight By Jael

 In the depths of uncertainty's embrace, When life's meaning seems lost, with no trace, We wander through shadows, questioning why, Seeking solace beneath a bewildering sky. When the stars flicker dim, devoid of light, And hope wanes, shrouded in the night, We stumble in darkness, groping for a way, Yearning for the purpose to illuminate our way. In these moments, when life does not make sense, Embrace the chaos, let it be your defense, For amidst the confusion, seeds of wisdom lie, Ready to sprout, to guide us as we try. Let not despair consume, but ignite the fire, To forge our own path, reach higher and higher, For in the depths of struggle, resilience is found, And life's puzzling pieces begin to astound. Though storms may assail, we stand firm and strong, Knowing that life's mysteries won't steer us wrong, For even when we falter, we still can prevail, And find meaning, where once it seemed to pale. So, when life's riddles confound and perplex, Embrace the ...

 Loss and grief are universal experiences that touch the lives of every individual at some point. Whether it's the passing of a loved one, the end of a significant relationship, or the loss of a job. Grief is a natural response to these profound emotional and life-altering events. Understanding the intricacies of loss and grief can help us navigate the path to healing and find solace amidst the pain. The Nature of Loss: Loss comes in many forms and affects individuals differently. It can be the death of a family member, friend, or beloved pet, leaving us with an overwhelming sense of emptiness and longing. Loss can also emerge from non-death-related experiences such as divorce, the dissolution of a friendship, or the loss of a job, which can disrupt our sense of stability and identity. The Grieving Process: Grief is the emotional journey we embark upon when we experience a significant loss. While the experience of grief varies from person to person, it often involves a range of emo...

I am finally at 25, praise the Loooord! Well, listen... I am still in denial that I actually turned twenty-five three weeks ago. I never imagined myself being 25, I just had expectations for myself. Today I am sitting here on my favorite chair thinking about what I turned into. My eighteen-year-old self is somehow proud of this version because I am what I wanted back then. I have achieved more than half the things I wanted to achieve at eighteen. I am now able to make friends and maintain them. I am not as suicidal as I used to be. I am an amazing human being to have around. My confidence is at 89% and I speak my mind and communicate how I feel most of the time. I am also graduating in two weeks' time and am happy to have something that I am good at. I can proudly say that I am a counseling psychologist who is good at loss and grief counseling and mental health counseling. I am also a proud teacher and I can proudly say I do that to the best of my ability. I now more than ever beli...

Listeeeeen!  If you asked me this question months ago, I would have told you that Mental Health and Mental Disorders are a non-existent thing, or they are just made up or it's just out of pretense by people who are battling the conditions.  But let me tell you, Maina... I was lucky enough to do my industrial attachment in a local community hospital here in Nairobi. If you are new here, I am a counseling psychology student waiting to graduate in July. I am good with mental health counseling, Loss and grief counseling, counseling for teens, and anything to do with emotional support. So, doing my attachment there really helped me understand what mental health really is and what an illness looks like. First of all, sending love to everyone who is battling any mental illness. I might not know the struggle, but I understand what and how it feels.  Mental health as defined by World Health Organization refers to how we feel, think, and how we behave. When our mental health is goo...