Nostalgia for the 90s is everywhere — from cassette tapes to fashion trends — but why does it hit so hard in midlife? This article explores the psychology of nostalgia, why we’re drawn to the past, and when reminiscing becomes emotionally unhelpful.

As a counsellor, I’ve walked alongside many people through their darkest moments—navigating heartbreak, trauma, and the deep, disorienting ache of loss. But in 2023, grief stopped being just something I helped others with. It became deeply personal.