Hope: A Dirty, Little, Four-letter Word
I think of Hope as a dirty little four-letter word. When I say this, people
Cynthia Kunze
December 29, 2025
I think of Hope as a dirty little four-letter word. When I say this, people
There is a quiet myth that keeps many people from seeking support: the idea that
When the glow of technology grows brighter than the presence of real people, we should
PAY-IT-FORWARD THERAPY SESSIONS (Extended into 2026) December looks warm and magical from the outside… but
I didn’t say anything because I didn’t think it mattered.I didn’t say anything because it
It helps.It takes the edge off.It makes me relax. I can’t sleep without it.It’s not
Come down, they say.It’s time. Everyone is here. The smells have been drifting through the
We love to tell exhausted people to “try harder,” “be more disciplined,” or “just push
Here’s the clinical truth: when simple, organic conversation is rare—when two humans sitting on a park bench talking about nothing feels like a miracle—we are starving a basic need.
And when a culture starves a basic need, people don’t “under-achieve”; they malfunction. Not because they’re weak—but because they’re wired for connection.
English-speaking therapy in Germany – support for expats is sometimes hard to find. However, you can absolutely get support, even online.