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Not Just Nani Ke Nuskhe: Traditional Healing with a Modern Mental Health Lens
We grew up with turmeric milk for a cold, oil massages for a headache, and prayers whispered over our foreheads when our hearts were heavy. Our nani’s nuskhe (grandmother’s remedies) weren’t just folk traditions — they were survival, healing, and comfort passed through generations. But how do we reconcile those ancestral practices with the realities of mental health in today’s world? This is where tradition meets therapy, and where we learn that healing doesn’t have to look Western to be valid. Reclaiming Ancestral Wisdom Traditional South Asian remedies weren’t just physical cures. They often doubled as emotional and spiritual support: These rituals hold space for peace in a world that…
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Healing the Inner Child: A South Asian Woman’s Journey to Self-Compassion
South Asian Mental Health • Inner Child Healing • Intergenerational Trauma • Gentle Parenting • Emotional Suppression • Adult Daughters Healing 🧸 “We never spoke about feelings. Just food, grades, and what others would say.” For many South Asian women, the idea of healing the “inner child” sounds indulgent. But that child — the one who was told to be quiet, obedient, and grateful — still whispers inside us today. Her wounds shape our choices, our relationships, and even our self-worth. 📊 Infographic 1: Bar Chart Title: Common Inner Child Wounds Reported by South Asian Women (2023) Data: 🌼 What Does an “Inner Child” Mean? The inner child is not…
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