We saw him, a young man of middle eastern descent likely in his mid-teens, walking along the dark highway toward an unknown destination. It was well past midnight, on that warm August night, and I worried when I saw him … Continue reading Common Humanity
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.Our deepest fear in that we are powerful beyond measure.It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us.We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?Actually, who … Continue reading Our Deepest Fear: Nelson Mandela
As it is often said, self discovery is a process. When we are in struggle we can understandably forget that we are in the process of becoming. And who we become is highly dependent on the choices we make along … Continue reading Self Discovery: The Journey is The Longest Part.
The term gaslight is both overused and misused in today’s society. It has become a buzzword utilized to describe ordinary disagreements when in fact it is part of serious mental health conditions and is highly synonymous with abusive behavior. It … Continue reading Living in The Gas Light: Understanding it’s Utilization in Narcissistic Abuse.
The ability to trust our own judgement and awareness of when to seek guidance is crucial to a sense of security and overall safety. Having this balance aids us in many ways but most importantly, it provides an internal sense … Continue reading Lack of Trust in Self and Others: Implications for Safety and Advocacy.
It has been over two years since last sharing on WordPress. I have missed being here and have appreciated staying connected with you through your words and learning from your collective wisdom. Thank you to those of you who have … Continue reading With New Eyes
Good morning, I hope you are each well today. I appreciate you all and the support and creativity we share here on WordPress. I love reading your work and experiences and sharing mine with you. My attention, over the last … Continue reading Some Time to Reflect
“Death by one thousand cuts” is described as, a form of torture and human execution which was utilized in China (between 900 to 1905). It entailed the strategic cutting (described as slicing) of the tortured toward a lingering and pending … Continue reading Death by One Thousand Cuts
The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives”. Esther Perel. Over the last year my practice has seen a significant increase in individuals seeking support after infidelity. For those impacted, this is a heartbreaking and angry making … Continue reading Rebuilding Trust in Relationship and The Role of Personal Integrity.
“Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people”. Spencer Johnson “Every lie is two lies. The lie we tell others and the lie we tell ourselves to justify it”. Robert Brault If you … Continue reading Personal Integrity, Honesty, and Trust.
Perspective on Trauma 