The individual came with very high assessment (both intensity and frequency) of adverse childhood experiences (ACE score) or childhood trauma.  There were obvious outcomes in the area of emotional health, such as poor well-being, high level of depression and anxiety, poor sleep quality, as shown in the visual below under “before”. Post the initial consultation, Riri G Trivedi suggested that Meenakshi Nair would work with the individual.  The assessment also included trauma related outcomes (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD), anger, the need to take revenge, hatred, trust issues, relationship issues, migraine and so on.

About 6 months and about 12 sessions later, the individuals journey as shown in the visual below validates the transformation. For example, the well-being improved and sustained above the acceptable level, anxiety & depression are both at healthy levels and the sleep quality is normal. Several other components also showed marked improvement.  For example, the migraine is now virtually gone. Anger, trust, etc. are also at healthy level.

Our best form of validation comes when the client provides his/her perspective – that is highlighted below !!

In the individual’s own words

I had been struggling with depression for roughly a decade. Just to give a little context regarding my case.
I suffered childhood abuse by parents.
Earliest memories that I can recall of my parents are transactional.

I was systematically denied opportunities to grow as a person, grow in career and thrive in life. I was groomed from a very early age into a sole role of being nurse like caretaker of grandparents followed by groomed into thinking I won’t get into any college, will never get married so that I could be further exploited. I was not allowed to talk to anyone outside my house , make friends at school, or apply at prestigious colleges even though I had the grades to get into. I don’t want to go into details as it include physical abuse. emotional abuse, social isolation, body shaming, silent treatment for months where my presence as a human won’t be acknowledged, mother always playing victim in front of people but being horrible person behind closed doors, deprivation of resources etc

From the age of 19/20 I have been financially supporting my parents as my father refused to work. Until the age of 25 I used to think I was the problem but could not understand why as I was doing everything as I was told by my family. This resulted in me having hardly any personality growth, I became a very introverted person, I started having social anxiety in public with heart palpitations , it became worst to the point where I began using covid mask as a protective barrier from the outside world.

I managed somehow until my parents completely tore me down at my wedding. Keep in mind my parents have not paid for anything, not for my survival, not for my medical expenses, not for food and clothing, not for education… Nothing at all. I planned my entire wedding on my own, my parents were completely absent, disinterested, made a point to scream and shout at me with their entourage of family members on my wedding day.

This was my breaking point, and all symptoms of depression, social anxiety, insomnia, suicidal thoughts became 1000 fold worse.

I thought this was how life is going to be. I did went to a couple of therapist in the past but nothing helped as they would just talk about the topic half interested with no follow-ups.

Later, It became a habit to look at/search for videos explaining why parents abuse their children even when the children have acted like responsible adults from their very early childhood. I was desperate for any explanation. Then I came across Riri ma’am’s instagram page and her video talking about parents child relationship gave me a little hope that ok there are adults in Indian society who won’t blame child for everything. Her and wellness space insta page is a hope for people like me struggling in an Indian society where often entire burden of parents child relationships is given to the child.

Riri ma’am did my first through consultation. She pointed out various instances which were physical abuse which I used to think as a normal occurrence. She then handed my case to Meenakshi ma’am .

After taking to both I finally felt heard, seen and acknowledged. Meenakshi ma’am did my entire counseling and therapy sessions for 7 months in total of 12 sessions. She was very calm in every session. Her soothing and calm demeanor help me who was always on fight or flight survival mode. During my entire therapy she not only did a conversational therapy but also applied several techniques meant for post traumatic stress disorder used for war veterans. It includes everything from self hypnosis and manifestation of a future “ME” that I would be proud of. Biggest thing she did for me was I could not look at my wedding pictures after being nightmarishly mistreated by my maternal and paternal family during my wedding day. I finally can look at them now after a year.

I finally feel my shackles have broken. I perform better when I am around people. My body trembling and heart palpitations at the idea for talking to people have completely vanished.

I never thought I could be healed in this lifetime but wellness space team did it and a simple thank you will never be enough to capture my gratefulness towards them.

They made me remember that you are not defined by the abuse you suffered. You have the ability to make choices that will help you move forward and create a life for yourself that is fulfilling and meaningful. It may take time and effort, but with the right support and resources, it’s possible to heal and thrive.