Estrangement doesn’t end because a parent says “just get over it” or “family is everything.” It doesn’t end because they want a holiday photo or because they suddenly feel uncomfortable with the distance. Healing only begins when the people who caused harm become safe enough to come back to. And safety is not sentimental. It’s not performative. It’s not a “we love you and miss you” text. Safety is accountability. Safety is truth-telling. Safety is the end of secrecy, control, gossip, triangulati

Is silence helpful or harmful for a country’s growth? In many places, people choose silence not because they are wrong, but because the topic makes others uncomfortable — especially when it challenges national pride, reputation, or an institution. Silence can feel “safer” than conversation. Because speaking about safety can be interpreted as an attack. Because asking questions can be mistaken for accusation. Because sharing an experience can be labelled as defamation, hate, or an agenda. But saf