"Mental Health Matters"

The Emotional Weight of Guilt “Did I study enough for the entrance exam?” “I shouldn’t have raised my voice at Maa.” “My friends are earning more than me; I’m wasting my parents' money.” “I said no to the family function, and now I feel terrible.” Does this sound familiar? If you are between the ages of 14 and 25, guilt is likely a frequent, uninvited guest in your mind. In our culture, guilt isn’t just an emotion; it’s almost a love language. We are raised to feel respon