You think you are the only one who has experienced this? They were doing it to make you stronger, look how good you turned out. There are two sides to a story – were you provoking them? But think about your family and what they have been through. You should try to be sensitive and …
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Freezing, unsung instinct of survival
Today I want to share a few thoughts about a natural response of our body that receives a lot of stigma – Freezing during a distressful situation. People who have experienced freezing in violent situations are often shamed for their reaction. A survivor’s freezing reaction is wrongfully used to blame the survivor. In many cases, …
Understanding the Past, Overcoming the Present, Liberating the Future
PAST: Living at my parents home, everything seemed normal. Looking back now, I realize how a lot of things I carried with me might have been normal on the outside, but the context within was not. Bruises are normal. Being sore is normal. Swollen, reddened eyes are normal. Being aware and very cautious of your …
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Compassion. Community. Culture. 