KINGA NA KINYA, Nairobi, Nairobi (2026)

19/02/2026

Burnout is what happens when you give everything and forget to keep anything for yourself.
It doesn’t arrive loudly. It builds quietly, disguised as dedication, resilience, and “just pushing through.” It looks like always showing up, always saying yes, always being the reliable one, until your body, mind, and spirit start keeping score.
Many people feel rest is wrong. That slowing down is laziness. That needing a break means you are weak, ungrateful, or not doing enough. So they override exhaustion, ignore warning signs, and wear tiredness like a badge of honor.
But burnout is not a failure of character. It is a physiological and psychological response to prolonged stress without recovery. It shows up as constant fatigue, emotional numbness, irritability, brain fog, loss of motivation, and a deep sense of emptiness, even in things you once loved.
When rest is treated as something you must earn, the body eventually takes it by force. Through illness. Through collapse. Through breakdown.
Rest is not a reward. It is a requirement.
You are not meant to pour endlessly without being refilled. You are allowed to pause. You are allowed to stop. You are allowed to take care of yourself without explaining or apologizing.
Sustainable living is not about how much you can endure. It is about how well you can recover.
Burnout is a signal, not a weakness.
Rest is not wrong.
Self-preservation is not selfish.
Written by
Clinical Psychologist
Kinya N. Gitonga

04/02/2026

Check in your wellbeing as you begin to year.
let engʻagè and learn kesho pale Muuga Fm Official na MUTUMA M'NAIROBI

29/01/2026

Autism in children is not a disease.
It is a neurodevelopmental difference.

Neurodevelopmental means that the child’s brain develops and processes information differently from an early age. This affects how the child communicates, understands the world, regulates emotions, and responds to sensory input. It is not caused by bad parenting or wrongdoing.

Some autistic children may appear irritable, resistant, or easily overwhelmed. This is often because they struggle to communicate discomfort, fear, pain, or confusion. What looks like “stubbornness” is usually distress.

Bizarre or confusing behaviors such as repetitive movements, screaming, refusing to wear clothes, removing clothes, or avoiding touch are often linked to sensory overload. Sounds, lights, textures, clothing fabrics, or even body sensations can feel physically painful or unbearable to the child. These behaviors are attempts to self regulate, not misbehavior.

When children are punished, restrained, or caged for these behaviors, the distress increases and can lead to trauma. Harmful control based approaches do not teach regulation or understanding.

Support that helps includes structured routines, sensory friendly environments, communication support, and patient guidance. Psychotherapy such as behavioral support therapy, play based therapy, occupational therapy, and parent coaching can help children learn safer ways to communicate and cope.

In some cases, medication prescribed by a qualified medical professional may help manage severe irritability, aggression, anxiety, or sleep difficulties. Medication does not “cure” autism but can reduce overwhelming symptoms so the child can function better.

There is an international day dedicated to autism awareness and acceptance, meant to educate communities and promote dignity, inclusion, and humane care.

With understanding and proper support, autistic children can learn, grow, form relationships, and live fulfilling lives.

Autistic children are not broken.
They deserve safety, dignity, and compassion.
Care should be extended to an adult or the carr giver. They need it too.
Written by Clinical Psychologist Kinya N Gitonga
Kinyanina52@gmail.com

29/01/2026

Autism in children is not a disease.
It is a neurodevelopmental difference.

Neurodevelopmental means that the child’s brain develops and processes information differently from an early age. This affects how the child communicates, understands the world, regulates emotions, and responds to sensory input. It is not caused by bad parenting or wrongdoing.

Some autistic children may appear irritable, resistant, or easily overwhelmed. This is often because they struggle to communicate discomfort, fear, pain, or confusion. What looks like “stubbornness” is usually distress.

Bizarre or confusing behaviors such as repetitive movements, screaming, refusing to wear clothes, removing clothes, or avoiding touch are often linked to sensory overload. Sounds, lights, textures, clothing fabrics, or even body sensations can feel physically painful or unbearable to the child. These behaviors are attempts to self regulate, not misbehavior.

When children are punished, restrained, or caged for these behaviors, the distress increases and can lead to trauma. Harmful control based approaches do not teach regulation or understanding.

Support that helps includes structured routines, sensory friendly environments, communication support, and patient guidance. Psychotherapy such as behavioral support therapy, play based therapy, occupational therapy, and parent coaching can help children learn safer ways to communicate and cope.

In some cases, medication prescribed by a qualified medical professional may help manage severe irritability, aggression, anxiety, or sleep difficulties. Medication does not “cure” autism but can reduce overwhelming symptoms so the child can function better.

There is an international day dedicated to autism awareness and acceptance, meant to educate communities and promote dignity, inclusion, and humane care.

With understanding and proper support, autistic children can learn, grow, form relationships, and live fulfilling lives.

Autistic children are not broken.
They deserve safety, dignity, and compassion.
Care should be extended to an adult or the carr giver. They need it too.
Written by Clinical Psychologist Kinya N Gitonga
Kinyanina52@gmail.com

18/01/2026

Call for Nominations ✨

The Writing Right Awards 2026 are officially open.
We are celebrating writers, storytellers, literary organisations, and content creators who are shaping narratives, amplifying voices, and writing with purpose.

Self-nominations and third-party nominations are welcome.
Deadline: 6th February 2026

Nominate now via the link https://forms.gle/PuVPiAxD4EwvfttUA or QR code and help us honour the power of words.
Learn more at https://kinya-gitonga.soundmental.org/

Whats in for these awards? Mentorship , bootcamp and a collective book publishing

31/12/2025

2025 was a year of learning and growth for me. I spent it at Story Moja Publishers as a graduate intern, and I am proud to say I graduated from the training.

This experience shaped me in ways I will always be grateful for. I learned the discipline of storytelling, the power of words, and the responsibility that comes with telling stories that matter. Most importantly, it grounded me in African writing. Embracing our voices, our cultures, our truths, and telling our stories authentically, boldly, and with care.

As I step into the new year, I am excited about what lies ahead for us in the writing sector. More stories. More African narratives. More courage to write from where we stand.

Here’s to growth, to learning, and to the beautiful work of telling our own stories 🌍✨

29/12/2025

Ending the year with gratitude.
cheers to my girls

27/12/2025

This event reminded me why community matters so deeply to me.
Visiting the children’s home in Mathare was about presence, listening, laughter, and reminding these little hearts that they are seen and valued.

I watched smiles bloom from the smallest things. A shared meal. A conversation. Someone simply showing up. And in that space, I was reminded that healing doesn’t always come loud or grand. Sometimes it comes quietly, through consistency and care.

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who contributed, supported, and believed in this visit. You may not have been there physically, but your love was felt in every moment.
This is why Sounds Mental exists.
To hold space, to nurture hope, and to remind us that mental wellness begins with human connection.

More to come. More hearts to touch.
Thank you for walking this journey with us

🤍

09/12/2025

Great editing doesn’t change your story. It reveals its strength. One polish can shift a piece from ordinary to unforgettable.

• Every writer needs a second pair of eyes. Not to rewrite you, but to refine you. 📚

• Behind every powerful book is careful editing. Behind every confusing one is a skipped revision.

• Let your words shine the way you intended. A good edit brings clarity, confidence, and magic. ✨

• Your draft has potential and editing gives it wings.

08/12/2025

We are live! I’m excited to finally share my website with you . A space built with purpose, passion, and heart. Explore more about my work and projects at https://kinya-gitonga.soundmental.org/ 🌿✨

04/12/2025

She got the I am sorry series. He got it because it spoke to her soul.Individuals will always find themselves in these pages long before they admit it aloud.

She got the books because they spoke to the little girl inside her who learned early to hide her tears. She opened the first chapter and felt seen. She kept reading because the words whispered the same apologies she has heard for years. The I Am Sorry series she kept accepting because the shadows of her past had taught her that silence keeps the peace.

He got the books too. He did not say much. He never does. But he read them quietly at night because the world laughs when a man says he is hurting. People tell him to toughen up. To stop complaining. To carry it like a man. So he carries it. Alone. The book became the first place he did not feel mocked for the wounds he keeps hidden underneath his shirt and behind his smile.They got the books because they needed to hear a truth they were never allowed to say out loud.
Adults rarely talk about pain in their homes.
You fear people will say you failed or be judged. The hurt keeps happening.
Even in churches where the only advice given is prayer, while the bruises remain.
The fear remains.
The shame remains.
The shadows remain.Shadows of the Past is the book people read in secret before they gather the courage to speak.
It holds the stories that grown men and women swallow every day.
Stories buried in silence for years.
Stories of survivors who finally stepped into their own truth.
Stories that show you that you are not imagining the pain.
You are not dramatic.
You are not alone.

If you have ever asked yourself whether your silence is justified, or wondered if others are living through the same hidden storms, this book gives you a place to exhale.
A place to feel understood.
A place to begin healing.
At 1500/. E copies at Xania
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