Museum exhibit titled The Facade of Insulation showing two men in separate rooms divided by a list of clinical buzzwords

The Weaponization of Therapy Speak: When “Self-Care” Becomes Cruelty

Modern interpersonal relationships increasingly feature what many critics call the weaponization of therapy speak, and similarly, the weaponization of clinical psychological terminology. For instance, terms such as boundaries and self-care often serve as linguistic shields to sanitize emotional betrayal; consequently,…
The Canine Paradox: In a City of 8 Million, Why Do Dogs Seem to Matter More?

The Canine Paradox: In a City of 8 Million, Why Do Dogs Seem to Matter More?

I’m a native New Yorker. I’ve seen this city through blackouts, blizzards, recessions, and renaissance. I’ve celebrated on its streets and mourned on its avenues. But lately, I’ve been wrestling with a question that feels distinctly modern, a quiet absurdity.…