This blog isn’t a generic “social media is bad” argument. It’s my synthesis of The Anxious Generation and how the book explains the major shifts in childhood, the gender differences in how teens are affected, and the disappearance of real-world structures like play and rites of passage. Once you see how childhood was redesigned, the mental-health trends stop looking random.
This book explores how emotionally immature parents leave lasting marks on their children’s inner world. It sheds light on silent patterns of neglect, unmet emotional needs, and the invisible weight many adults carry without understanding why. Through practical insight and gentle clarity, it helps decode the roots of persistent anxiety, relationship struggles, and emotional confusion…offering a starting point for awareness, healing, and healthier self-understanding.
I’ve spent years untangling my perfectionism, how it pushes me forward but also holds me back. In this blog, I share my journey through the Dabrowski’s five levels of perfectionism, the struggles, the lessons, and how I’m learning to turn it into a force for growth and peace. If you’ve ever felt the weight of ‘not good enough,’ this is for you.