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Tag: Trauma

Defined by Resilience: Why Our Attempts and Persistence Matter More Than Success

I Am My Resilience ..nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit. … More

Anxiety, Courage, Failure, Growth, Mental Health, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Resilience, Self-Help, Social Anxiety, Trauma

Fostering Self-Acceptance: The Only One Who Can Control How You Feel about You is You

The fear of rejection is prevalent among many men, especially those living in New York City, particularly because men are … More

Bullying, Confidence, Dating, Mental Health, Mental Ilness, Self-Esteem, Self-Help, Trauma, Wellness

Choosing Life Over Death: Overcoming My Suicidal Thinking

Suicidal thoughts are multifaceted and can stem from a myriad of sources, but uniting all of them is the belief … More

Depression, Existentialism, Gratitude, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Resilience, Suicide, Trauma

Living in My Imagination: How Trauma Fosters an Unquenchable Desire for Idealized Love

Throughout our quests for the perfect mate, we frequently find ourselves fantasizing about what that mate would be like: we … More

Dating, Daydreaming, Growth, Imagination, Love, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Self-Help, Trauma

Finding a Therapist: What You Need to Know

I’ve decided to write a blog post in the hope of helping people to find a psychotherapist that fits them … More

Anxiety, Depression, DSM, End The Stigma, Find A Therapist, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Trauma

Finding Myself in Siddhartha: A Boy’s Quest for a Father

In 1922, Hermann Hesse wrote a book that captivated a changing world. He told the tale of Siddhartha, a boy … More

Existentialism, Growth, Parenting, Personal Development, Philosophy, Resilience, Siddhartha, Trauma

Why I Still Won’t Report – My Story of Sexual Assault and Why I Can’t Share It

The following post was written by Anonymous; I praise her for her courage. Sexual assault is a topic that has been increasingly … More

Believe Survivors, Believe Women, Feminism, Mental Health, Mental Illness, PTSD, Sexual Assault, Trauma, Why I Didn't Report

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