03/10/2026
A baby monkey named Punch was rejected by the other monkeys in his group. So, the zookeepers gave him a stuffed animal to hold.
Researchers discovered long ago that baby monkeys will choose comfort over food. They would rather starve than leave the warmth of connection.
Let that sink in.😭
Belonging isn’t just something we want. It’s something we are wired to need. When we feel rejected or disconnected long enough, it starts to unravel us.
That’s why support matters.
Sometimes that support looks like counseling — a place where you can process, heal, and reconnect with yourself and others. Sometimes it looks like reminders that you’re not alone in what you’re feeling.
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