Often deep-rooted childhood trauma or past experiences silence us with shame. We also internalise that emotion thinking that we are responsible for everything going wrong. "Shame's isolating grip often silences us, as it thrives on our silence. Frequently rooted in childhood, these shameful beliefs persist as we age, upheld by our mind's search for validation. Although shame may seem unending, speaking about it within safe spaces reveals its transitory nature, allowing us to process and transcend its hold," wrote Therapist Andrea Evgeniou.(Unsplash)
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As a child we felt it safer to place blame on others, than in adulthood. Hence, we try to place the blame on ourselves instead of finding other ways to deal with it. (Unsplash)
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The inner critic in us is extremely harsh and tries to silence the intuitions we have. Hence, we always go for the shame. (Unsplash)
We develop very poor self-worth and believe that we do not deserve anything good. Hence, we should be okay with the difficult things. (Unsplash)
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When we are brought up in dysfunctional environments where we went through trauma and bullying, our sense of identity gets rooted in childhood. (Unsplash)
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Heidi Klum has cemented herself as the official Queen of Spooky Season, thanks to her wild, weird, and eccentric costumes every year for her annual Halloween bash.
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Huang Zitao, also known as Z Tao or Tao, is a Chinese rapper, singer, producer, and actor who was a former member of the K-pop group EXO. He married actor and singer Xu Yiyang on October 16, 2025, in a grand ceremony held in China. The wedding was a spectacular affair, featuring multiple outfit changes. Here's a look at Xu Yi Yang's 10 gowns from her showstopping wedding. (All pics Reddit/ popculturechat and Instagram/ mayadstudios)
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Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated this year on October 20, marking the victory of good over evil. During this time, families clean and decorate their homes, light diyas, and share sweets to welcome prosperity.
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Models including Adriana Lima, Bella Hadid, Jasmine Tookes, Gigi Hadid and Alessandra Ambrosio appear together on the runway during the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City on October 15.
