Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days agoWhy We Can Struggle to Leave the Past Behind
Past hardships can continue to influence present behavior, even after conditions improve.
Now working with MSF in Ireland, Mughessib recently reflected on what it means to leave everything behind: You have nothing but your clothes, a mobile phone, a charger, and some money. You're not allowed to take souvenirs of Palestine. Not even sand. When you cross the border, you realise you've lost everything ... My soul is there. My memories are there. My cat is there.