There’s a particular kind of fear that comes from being sick and unheard at the same time. It’s the moment you realize the person meant to help you has already decided your suffering isn’t real.
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We were not born into this world with the belief that we are “less than.” That notion is not innate; it is taught to us over time, until it embeds itself deeply into our identity. It arrives in small, nearly imperceptible moments: like being talked over when we share something, having our ideas questioned more harshly than others’, or being misunderstood repeatedly without anyone attempting to see from our perspective.
In a world where wars, disasters, and everyday violence shape so many lives, trauma is far from rare. Researchers estimate that nearly 70% of people will face at least one potentially traumatic event in their lifetime, and about 5.6% will develop post-traumatic stress disorder. But when the trauma comes from abuse, especially the kind that unfolds behind closed doors, the impact can be even more insidious.
Dana Nguyen knows she has a problem.
In 2025, the 27-year-old California resident spent more than $4,000 on Labubu dolls. These dolls are small, furry, “cute,” monster-themed bag charms with pointed ears and wide, toothy smiles (Kwai, 2025). Labubus were manufactured by the Chinese company: Pop Mart. The trendy toys are highly collectible and sold in blind boxes, meaning buyers don’t know which doll they’ve purchased until they open it.
Valentine’s Day is all about love! While showing love for friends, family, your significant other, and yourself should be a year-round practice, February 14th inspires many to take it one step further. For many, this includes giving a meaningful gift.