Has this ever happened to you?

You met someone like no one else you’d ever known? And you fell in serious like with them? And you thought the other person felt the same way about you? And, you slept together? And you realize too late that you’ve just signed up to be friends with benefits? And now you’re heartbroken?

This is really common for people who grew up with abuse and neglect during childhood and all the trauma that goes with that. 

If that’s you, you probably had no idea how—what feels like true love—could suddenly turn out to be nothing! And, unfortunately, you didn’t know what to do next to stop the situation from further traumatizing you.

Source: The Crappy Childhood Fairy (Abridged/Edited)

As of March 20, 2025, a total of 378 confirmed cases of measles have been reported by eighteen (18) jurisdictions in the United States: Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, and Washington.

There have been three (3) outbreaks (defined as three [3] or more related cases) reported in 2025 and 90% of confirmed cases (341 of 378) are outbreak-associated.

Total Cases
378

Age (Years)
<5: 124 (33%)
5-19: 159 (42%)
>20: 86 (23%)
Unknown: 9 (2%)

Hospitalizations
<5: 27% (34 of 124)
5-19: 11% (18 of 159)
>20: 13% (11 of 86)
Unknown: 11% (1 of 9)

Deaths
2

Vaccination Status
One dose: 3%
Two doses: 2%
Unvaccinated/Unknown: 95%

Source: CDC (Abridged/Edited)

Emotional neglect in childhood happens when a caregiver consistently fails to meet a child’s emotional and psychological needs. The early connections with our caregivers shape how we see the world and relate to others. When parents—whether intentionally or unintentionally—emotionally neglect their children, it can lead to struggles in developing healthy relationships, expressing feelings, or experiencing mental health issues in adulthood.

Emotional neglect in childhood involves the absence of critical and nurturing interactions, like connection, support, and response to a child’s distress. Emotional neglect is the ongoing failure to meet a child’s emotional needs. Emotional neglect is traumatic and can overwhelm a child’s developing system, potentially leading to symptoms of trauma or complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD).

Signs of Emotional Neglect During Childhood
The signs of emotional neglect during childhood can be difficult to identify, as they often involve the absence—rather than the presence—of certain behaviors. A common symptom in infants and young children is developmental delays. In some cases, the child may have somatic complaints without an organic cause.

School-aged children and adolescents may shut down, making them less likely to ask for help or draw attention to themselves in school. They may appear independent or self-sufficient, yet struggle to relate to peers and develop close friends. Since children learn how to manage their feelings from primary caregivers, other signs include emotional reactivity or dissociation.

Source: Choosing Therapy (Edited)

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued an External Situation Report on a multi-country outbreak of cholera. From January 1, 2025, to February 23, 2025, WHO reports that a cumulative total of 70,488 cases of cholera and 808 deaths have been reported from twenty-three (23) countries across three (3) WHO regions.

In February of 2025, a total of 32,613 new cases of cholera and/or cases of watery diarrhea were reported from twenty-one (21) countries, territories, and areas across three (3) WHO regions, reflecting a 14% decrease from January of 2025. This time period also saw 459 cholera-related deaths globally, highlighting a 32% increase from the previous month.

Total Cases
70,488

Deaths
808

Countries Affected
23

Population At-Risk
1,000,000,000

Global Risk
Very High

Source: WHO (Abridged/Edited)