Internal pressure is often externalized and disavowed. Most of us have a strong tendency to blame others for how we’re … More
Tag: Shame
For When You’re Feeling Shame
Shame compounds. Of all of the negative emotions, shame is the worst. Anxiety subsides when we avert a threat. Sadness … More
Shame and Guilt: Necessities for Character; Catalysts for Change
Character is founded on honesty, humility, agreeableness, helpfulness, assertiveness, courage, resilience, and regret.
All of the Words We Can’t Say: A Story of Domestic Violence
Trauma. What the hell is trauma? How does one define it and make sense of it? How do you live … More
Recovering My Voice: How My Writing Helped Me Overcome Trauma
When we’re children, most of us have a lot of chutzpah, which is a Yiddish word meaning audacity or fearlessness. … More