Gaslighting and Scapegoating: Understanding the Hidden Emotional Harm

by Pinoy Therapy Jul 21, 2026 Read time: 7 minutes Have you ever apologised for something you were not sure you actually did? Or found yourself questioning your own memory after someone insisted that events happened differently? Perhaps you have always been the person in your…

Breaking the “Tiisin Mo Na Lang” Mindset: Choosing Self-Respect Over Endurance

by Pinoy Therapy Mar 19, 2026 Read time: 3 minutes What Does “Tiisin Mo Na Lang” Really Teach Us? “Tiisin mo na lang” is a phrase many Filipinos grow up hearing. It’s often said with good intentions; encouraging patience, sacrifice, and resilience. But over time, this…

Growing Up Compared: Filipino Sibling Comparison and Adult Self-Worth

by Pinoy Therapy Feb 22, 2026 Read time: 4 minutes “Bakit si ate mo kaya niya?”“Your cousin is already a nurse.”“Look at our neighbour’s son – top of his class.” For many Filipinos, comparison is a familiar soundtrack to childhood. Whether spoken gently or sharply, being…