Inner Voice Therapy

Inner Voice Therapy Therapy for intercultural couples and individuals. We guide you to break out of toxic anxiety, shame and guilt.

In many cultures, we are taught to prioritize the needs and feelings of others over our own. Toxic shame and unjustified...
08/06/2025

In many cultures, we are taught to prioritize the needs and feelings of others over our own. Toxic shame and unjustified guilt often follow us when we decide to choose ourselves, making us feel like we owe others an explanation for our boundaries.

But here’s the truth: Your growth is valid. Your journey is yours to define, and it’s not meant to be weighed down by someone else's expectations.

That said, in some relationships or households where you don’t feel emotionally or physically safe, setting boundaries or saying no can actually make things worse. In these cases, it’s important to prioritize your safety first, this might mean seeking support from a therapist, safety planning, or finding small, strategic ways to reclaim your voice without putting yourself and your relationships at risk.

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In many homes, emotions like sadness, fear, or vulnerability were often dismissed. Anger, however, became the only accep...
08/05/2025

In many homes, emotions like sadness, fear, or vulnerability were often dismissed. Anger, however, became the only acceptable way to express what was really going on inside.

Parents may struggle to understand their child’s true emotional needs when only anger is on display. This leaves children feeling misunderstood and disconnected from their own feelings.

When anger is the only emotion that gets attention, it masks your primary emotions like grief, hurt, fear, and loneliness. This can create cycles of shame, guilt, and emotional suppression.

The path to becoming more attuned to your emotions often begins in therapy, when you start unlearning the habit of bottling up your own. In a safe space, you can begin to name what you feel, explore where it comes from, and practice expressing it in healthier, more authentic ways.

When you learn to stay present with your emotions instead of shutting them down, you naturally become more empathetic, connected, and emotionally available in your relationships.

How do you express your emotions now? Share your thoughts with us below.



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Your mind was not built to run at full speed all the time. Especially if you grew up believing that rest equals laziness...
08/04/2025

Your mind was not built to run at full speed all the time.
Especially if you grew up believing that rest equals laziness.



But the truth is your nervous system craves moments of peace.

When we pause, we don’t fall behind.


We begin to catch up with ourselves.

These affirmations aren’t just words.
They’re reminders that your body deserves gentleness.
That your mind can let go without guilt.

That you can live in the now even if the past tugs at you.



✨ Take a deep breath.
You don’t have to earn rest.
You are already worthy of calm.

💬 Which affirmation speaks to you most today?





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In many BIPOC households, respect is sometimes rooted in fear. This dynamic can show up in various ways, such as: Avoidi...
08/02/2025

In many BIPOC households, respect is sometimes rooted in fear. This dynamic can show up in various ways, such as:

Avoiding conflict at all costs

Walking on eggshells to please parents

Staying quiet to avoid judgment

While fear may lead to compliance, it rarely builds a foundation of mutual respect. Fear makes us feel small, but true respect nurtures healthy boundaries and helps us feel valued.

Parents often want to be listened to, to have their authority acknowledged, and to feel needed. But what we need in return is space to express our voice, emotional understanding, and the freedom to make mistakes.

Respect should never come at the cost of silencing your needs.

What boundaries do you wish you could set with your parents to feel heard and respected? Please Share with us below.

📞 Call us at 647-697-9718
📩 Or email us at Info@innervoicetherapy.ca to book your session or click on the link in bio to complete a contact form on our website www.innervoicetherapy.ca



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If you’ve ever felt “behind” in life, you’re not alone. In many cultures, especially in collectivist communities, we’re ...
08/01/2025

If you’ve ever felt “behind” in life, you’re not alone.

In many cultures, especially in collectivist communities, we’re expected to meet certain milestones by a certain age: marriage, kids, a stable career, emotional strength.

But healing doesn’t follow a calendar.
Love doesn’t follow a deadline.
Your growth, your peace, your path it all unfolds in your time, not anyone else’s.

So, if your journey looks different, let it.
You are not late. You are living at your own rhythm.

This is your reminder to slow down, trust your timing, and let go of the pressure to "keep up."



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You can love your mother and still feel hurt by what was not there. In many families especially South Asian and immigran...
07/30/2025

You can love your mother and still feel hurt by what was not there.

In many families especially South Asian and immigrant households' mothers do everything they can to provide, protect, and prepare us. But emotional connection? That’s often left behind.

You may have felt loved and misunderstood. Supported and still emotionally alone.
Maybe you were expected to be strong when you needed softness. Or punished with silence when you wanted comfort.

When these patterns are passed down, we learn to accept the bare minimum thinking that’s all we are worthy of. We become the caregivers, even as children.

But here's the truth: you don’t have to carry this forward.
Grieving what you didn’t get is not a betrayal, it’s part of learning who you are.
You are allowed to want more. You are allowed to become the mother to yourself that you never had.



Disclaimer: Instagram is NOT therapy. Please use this information as a guide since everyone’s experiences are different, and the information I share may or may not be relevant to your experiences. Please read the disclaimer in the highlights.

You do not need to justify your sadness, anxiety, or the overwhelm that quietly builds up when cultural expectations fee...
07/29/2025

You do not need to justify your sadness, anxiety, or the overwhelm that quietly builds up when cultural expectations feel too heavy.

Too often, we are taught to shrink our emotions to laugh them off, dismiss them, or compare them to others. These behaviors are often reinforced by invalidating environments, especially from parents or caregivers, who might unintentionally minimize what we feel.

But your pain is not something to be measured against anyone else’s. Your discomfort does not need permission.

Let this be the moment you stop apologizing for being human. You are allowed to feel deeply. You are allowed to take up space.

You are allowed to be impacted by things others may overlook or dismiss.

You do not need everyone to understand your feelings to care for yourself. You just need to believe that your emotions are valid and worthy of attention.

How do you give yourself permission to feel without explanation? Share with us below!



Disclaimer: Instagram is NOT therapy. Please use this information as a guide since everyone’s experiences are different, and the information I share may or may not be relevant to your experiences. Please read the disclaimer in the highlights.

In many South Asian and BIPOC households, daughters are taught to be respectful, quiet, and selfless. But often, “obedi...
07/28/2025

In many South Asian and BIPOC households, daughters are taught to be respectful, quiet, and selfless.


But often, “obedience” becomes a mask one that hides fear, resentment, and self-abandonment.

You might have learned to:
• Say yes when you meant no
• Avoid conflict at all costs
• Measure your worth by how much you helped others

And now, as an adult, you may find it hard to ask for space… or to admit that you're tired of always being "the strong one."

But setting boundaries is not selfish. Speaking your truth is not disrespectful. And wanting more than survival is not ungrateful.

This post is your reminder that healing doesn’t mean disrespecting your upbringing. It means learning how to stop abandoning yourself in the name of being “good.”



Disclaimer: Instagram is NOT therapy. Please use this information as a guide since everyone’s experiences are different, and the information I share may or may not be relevant to your experiences. Please read the disclaimer in the highlights.

Some of us were raised to believe that family comes before everything before boundaries, before emotions, even before ou...
07/26/2025

Some of us were raised to believe that family comes before everything before boundaries, before emotions, even before our own mental health.

We became the fixers. The responsible ones. The emotional translators between two generations. And somewhere along the way, we forgot how to be soft with ourselves.

If this sounds like you, you are not weak or broken. You are someone who was never shown how to put your needs first because your survival depended on keeping the peace.

Therapy at Inner Voice is not about turning away from your culture. It’s about finding your voice within it. It’s about learning how to love your family and still choose yourself.

📞 Ready to take the next step? Call us at 647-697-9718
📩 Or email Info@innervoicetherapy.ca to book your first session.



Disclaimer: Instagram is NOT therapy. Please use this information as a guide since everyone’s experiences are different, and the information I share may or may not be relevant to your experiences. Please read the disclaimer in the highlights.

Many of us push ourselves to the limit, believing that long work hours and constant hustle are signs of productivity. Bu...
07/25/2025

Many of us push ourselves to the limit, believing that long work hours and constant hustle are signs of productivity. But sometimes, what feels like being productive is actually an escape from what is truly weighing us down.

When we hustle non-stop, it is easy to forget that our minds and bodies need rest, too. It is important to listen to your body’s signals, to acknowledge when you are reaching your limits, and to give yourself permission to slow down.

Taking a break is not a sign of weakness. It is an act of self-care that allows your nervous system to reset, so you can show up more fully for yourself and others.

How do you create space for rest in your busy life? Share your thoughts below, and remember, it is okay to take it easy.

📞 Call 647-697-9718 or email Info@innervoicetherapy.ca to begin or click on the link in bio to complete our contact form on the website www.innervoicetherapy.ca





Disclaimer: Instagram is NOT therapy. Please use this information as a guide since everyone’s experiences are different, and the information I share may or may not be relevant to your experiences. Please read the disclaimer in the highlights.

You don’t have to pick just one version of yourself. You can be soft and strong. Quiet and brave. Resting and growing. T...
07/23/2025

You don’t have to pick just one version of yourself.
You can be soft and strong. Quiet and brave. Resting and growing.

This summer, you are allowed to:

✨ Speak clearly
✨ Feel deeply
✨ Say “no” without guilt
✨ Be slow and intentional
✨ Show up for yourself like you wish others had

There’s no “perfect” way to be well.
There’s just showing up with honesty.

Which word are you keeping close right now?
Let it guide you not define you.



Disclaimer: Instagram is NOT therapy. Please use this information as a guide since everyone’s experiences are different, and the information I share may or may not be relevant to your experiences. Please read the disclaimer in the highlights.

Contempt is the #1 predictor of divorce, according to decades of research by Dr. John Gottman. It doesn’t always look ...
07/22/2025

Contempt is the #1 predictor of divorce, according to decades of research by Dr. John Gottman.
It doesn’t always look like yelling, it shows up in eyerolls, sarcasm, mocking, or dismissive body language.

It’s not just frustration. It’s a warning that mutual respect is breaking down.

Contempt says, “I’m better than you.”
Love says, “We’re in this together.”

When contempt enters a relationship, it silently breaks down trust and emotional safety.
It builds walls instead of bridges, and over time, it turns partners into opponents.

Here’s the truth: Healthy relationships are built on fondness, admiration, and emotional attunement, not criticism or superiority.

The antidote to contempt? Intentional appreciation, empathy, and turning toward each other instead of away.

If this resonates, it might be time to reconnect, with yourself and your partner.
💬 Let us help you strengthen your relationship from the inside out.

Follow .voicetherapy for Gottman-informed tips to deepen emotional connection, resolve conflict, and build lasting love.



Disclaimer: Instagram is NOT therapy. Please use this information as a guide since everyone’s experiences are different, and the information I share may or may not be relevant to your experiences. Please read the disclaimer in the highlights.

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