A Personal Perspective: The funny thing that shame does? It lies to you. It tells you that you're so terrible. And that you must be the worst of the worst.
A Personal Perspective: The funny thing that shame does? It lies to you. It tells you that you're so terrible. And that you must be the worst of the worst.
In cases of sexual abuse, arousal can happen. But arousal is not consent. That distinction has to be made to challenge the intense yet silent shame a victim may carry.
In cases of sexual abuse, arousal can happen. But arousal is not consent. That distinction has to be made to challenge the intense yet silent shame a victim may carry.
The fight is taking place on two opposing battlefields. You need to engage outwardly while struggling to break free of depression's implosive force. What can get in your way?
The fight is taking place on two opposing battlefields. You need to engage outwardly while struggling to break free of depression's implosive force. What can get in your way?
Psychology needs to take note, as we can easily make a similar mistake when it comes to diagnosing depression. We're not looking through a wide enough lens.
Psychology needs to take note, as we can easily make a similar mistake when it comes to diagnosing depression. We're not looking through a wide enough lens.
Hatred can be taught, modeled, absorbed, even fostered. It can dehumanize its targets and justify violence. Mental illness does not need to be present.
Hatred can be taught, modeled, absorbed, even fostered. It can dehumanize its targets and justify violence. Mental illness does not need to be present.
Realize she may not have the capacity of understanding the impact she’s having on you. She’s not withholding something from you; she’s likely incapable of giving it.
Realize she may not have the capacity of understanding the impact she’s having on you. She’s not withholding something from you; she’s likely incapable of giving it.
An adaptation that was likely created as protection, as emotional survival, now has morphed into a fear of being found out — and imposter syndrome is created.
An adaptation that was likely created as protection, as emotional survival, now has morphed into a fear of being found out — and imposter syndrome is created.
It’s increasingly common for someone to be diagnosed with a condition such as ADHD or autism as an adult. A diagnosis often brings relief, but it can also come with as many questions as answers.