Wellness and Relationships with Timothy Chabualasanza

08/12/2025

Most life lessons aren’t taught in school. They are learned through struggle, reflection, and quiet moments of growth.

04/12/2025

Do you ever wonder if someone might be in love with you but isn’t saying it out loud?
This short animated stick-figure video breaks down 8 simple, clear signs that someone may have deeper feelings for you.

02/12/2025

25/11/2025

Depression can show up in many ways, and recognizing the signs is the first step toward hope.
In this stick‑figure animated video, we explore the everyday signs of depression that often go unnoticed

16/08/2025

Emotions aren't just in our minds they can get "stuck" in our bodies, causing tension, pain, or discomfort if not dealt with. This idea comes from fields like psychology and body-based therapies (think of books like "The Body Keeps the Score"), where stress or past hurts build up physically. It's not a strict medical fact but a helpful way to think about why we might feel aches in certain areas during tough times. Here's what each part represents:

Hips: Often hold onto unprocessed grief or buried feelings, like old sadness from losses or changes that weren't fully felt.
Shoulders: Carry the weight of responsibility and stress, such as feeling overwhelmed by daily duties or worries.
Lower Back: Linked to fears of instability or uncertainty, like worries about money, security, or the future.
Jaw: Stores repressed anger and unsaid words, which might show up as clenching or tightness when you're holding back what you really want to say.
Chest/Heartbreak: Holds heartbreak and unexpressed sadness, often feeling like a heavy or tight sensation around the heart area.
Neck: Connected to suppressed truth and inner conflict, such as struggling with decisions or not speaking your mind.
Stomach: Ties to anxiety and emotional trauma, which can cause butterflies, knots, or digestive issues during stress.
Hands: Related to control issues, like feeling the need to grip everything tightly or struggle with letting go.
Knees: Represent resistance to change and moving forward, perhaps showing as weakness or pain when life's pushing you in new directions.

The point is that our bodies and emotions are connected, and noticing these spots can be a gentle way to start addressing what's going on inside. If any of this sounds familiar, talking it out with someone supportive can help release it.

15/08/2025

Childhood trauma refers to harmful experiences during a person's early years that can affect their emotional, mental, and even physical well-being later in life. Trauma like this isn't always obvious, and many people carry it without realizing its impact until adulthood. These numbers can vary widely based on research, but general studies from places like the World Health Organization or CDC show that up to two-thirds of adults have faced at least one type of adverse childhood experience. Here's a simple breakdown of what each type means:

- Verbal Abuse (28%): This happens when a child is often spoken to in hurtful ways, like being constantly criticized, name-called, or yelled at by parents or caregivers. It can make someone feel worthless or unsafe expressing themselves as an adult.
- Sexual Abuse (37%): This involves any unwanted sexual contact, exposure, or behavior toward a child, often by someone they trust. It can lead to deep trust issues, shame, or difficulties in relationships later on.
- Physical Abuse (59%): This is when a child is hurt physically, such as being hit, kicked, or injured on purpose beyond normal discipline. It might leave lasting fears, anger, or even health problems.
- Witnessing Violence (87%): Even if not directly hurt, a child sees violent acts, like fights between parents or in the home. This can create ongoing anxiety or a sense of instability.
- Emotional Neglect (96%): This is when a child's basic emotional needs aren't met—no hugs, no listening, no encouragement. It's like being invisible, and it can make forming close bonds hard in adulthood.