An urgent call for cultural change amidst rising femicide cases In Italy, we are currently in the midst of an intense debate about the latest case of femicide. This term, a recent addition to our legal vocabulary, has awakened centuries of legal discussions that have marked our nation. However, femicide is not just a violent act; it represents […]

Stumbling upon acceptance: how the Pride Parade changed my outlook Have you ever stumbled upon an event that changed your perspective forever? That was the Pride Parade for me. But why did I need it? I grew up in Italy, a Catholic Country, with a strong sense of traditional family. Usually, our grandmothers are concerned with […]

The importance of embracing your child’s uniqueness My greatest contribution to the wellness of humanity is having produced a psychologist: my son. It was one of the greatest contributions to my personal wellness too. As every mother might confirm, having children is a game-changer in women’s life. To me, it meant that I had done […]

The intriguing parallels between royal sibling relationships and everyday family dynamics When I picked up Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, this summer, I had a revelation: if we aren’t the firstborn in our family, we are all spare children in some ways. This isn’t a complaint, but rather an observation that sparked my curiosity. I hesitated to […]