Elizabeth Bonker is a valedictorian who hasn’t spoken verbally since a young age after being diagnosed with non-verbal autism. However, she’s perfectly aware of the power of communication and dedicated to making it better for non-verbal autistic individuals. In an inspiring and emotional commencement speech, she called to action all […]
Although a lot of people believe they’re highly-sensitive, it’s more than clear that there aren’t two people like this who’re entirely the same. When these children grow in healthy families, they thrive; however, when this isn’t the case, something else happens. What Does It Mean to Be Highly Sensitive? When […]
When we experience a challenging period in life, it’s no secret it can affect us physically. Pain, tiredness or both, we feel like we’re not living, but rather dragging through life. And, this is what we mean when we say soul exhaustion-when we’ve been through many hard moments and our […]
By now, most of us are well aware that animals have emotions too-they create familial bonds, friendships and feel sadness and feel happiness. People with pets are witnesses to their one-of-a-kind personality and reaction to things from their daily life. Even a small goldfish will get excited when it sees […]
This baby elephant cried for 5 hours after his mother elephant attacked him twice at a China ZOO. Shortly after the baby elephant was born at the Shendiaoshan Wild Animal Nature Reserve in China, his mother stepped on him for the first time. The veterinarians thought and hoped this was […]
According to a study, dogs are women’s best friends. Namely, a recent study concluded that dogs tend to listen to women more than they listen to men. Women appear to be better in the communication with dogs and are more likely to understand what their furry besties are trying to […]
According to a study done by a German researcher who devoted his work to tree studying, trees are able to feel pain and have feelings, for example, fear. He also claims that trees like to stand close together and ‘cuddle’. Trees also love company and want to take things slow. […]
Same as us humans, animals have feelings, for sure. They’re also well known for being extremely affectionate towards the people taking care for them or people who’ve saved their lives. The love that animals have for us is perfectly shown by Abigail’s – an affectionate rescue kangaroo who’s constantly hugging […]
According to a brain scan done with two children of the same age, but one an emotionally abused toddler and the one a toddler with a happy life, the one who was abused had a less structured brain. The Damage of Emotional Abuse According to Bruce Perry, professor and chief […]
Our bodies are without doubt amazing- they don’t just cope with a lot of pain and heal themselves and produce millions of cells every day, but they also tell us when we’re in danger. Namely, our body will begin to show us physical signs in case we’re too stressed. Unfortunately, […]