INNER JOURNEY 
Psychology, Inc.

Most mothers carry an invisible weight: the emotional labor of holding others’ feelings while often feeling unseen and exhausted. Through Jungian concepts like the Great Mother archetype, emotional containment, and the transcendent function, motherhood can be understood as a profound psychological process—one that challenges, transforms, and offers opportunities for growth, connection, and self-discovery.

Nearly a century after Emma Jung’s time, many women still find their identities overshadowed by roles like wife or mother. In Silicon Valley, I often hear stories of women whose careers and dreams were put on hold for a spouse’s opportunities. Drawing on Jungian psychology, this blog explores why reclaiming one’s own center is vital for women’s mental health—and how individuation helps us step out of the shadows and into our own light.

Getting a driver’s license is a powerful step—but for many women, especially in immigrant families, true freedom comes with owning and accessing their own car. This blog explores how mobility, financial independence, and everyday choices shape autonomy, and why even small shifts can redefine power in relationships.