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Let me start by saying, “Hi.”
I’m glad you’ve survived the things you don’t talk about, and I understand why you don’t. I have a hard time shutting up about mine, because it affects everything I see in this life. Sometimes I see things so differently that it feels like I’m in a different reality, and I am, because I know things differently.
You know things differently when you’ve been held captive by invisible power structures that you were blamed for later. You know things differently when you’ve tried to do the right thing and been punished for it.
Our triggers are not a weakness, although they can completely unravel us. Our triggers tell us when our nervous system remembers a dangerous pattern that it sees playing out again. It’s our memory trying to protect us from a world that would tell us our trauma never existed.
It has taken a ridiculous amount of training, trauma, and turbulence for me to learn to listen to what my triggers are telling me, and try to put words to them.
You shouldn’t need a college education to be heard or believed. It is my sincerest hope that in being publicly vulnerable, others may find a language for expressing their experiences and expertise.
Together we can dismantle the systems that allowed our traumas and demanded our silence.
I want you to know that you’re brave just for being here.
The content reflects on the importance of emotional regulation and self-parenting, highlighting personal struggles with past trauma and anxiety. The lyrics of “Worry” emphasize self-acceptance, worthiness, and the understanding that imperfection is part of life. The author encourages healing and self-compassion, regardless of one’s upbringing.
Relational Field Theory focuses on understanding human experiences through the lens of coherence and mode-switching rather than pathology. It explains how internal, external, and survival signals can align or clash, leading to various felt experiences like anxiety and depression. These aren’t failures but blocked transitions that, once resolved, promote clarity and improved outcomes. Understanding and respecting these cycles can enhance individual and organizational productivity.
The content discusses the concept of coherence in one’s field, emphasizing how a stable mindset allows for effective responses to daily disruptions without collapse. On a day off, individuals can assess their emotional resilience and recognize that true coherence manifests in quiet confidence. The surrounding ecosystem reflects this stability, fostering a supportive environment.
Relational Statistics redefines statistical analysis for living systems, emphasizing the importance of relational, rhythmic, and field-based data over classical methods. It focuses on coherence, disturbance, and metabolism within various contexts, viewing data as dynamic patterns rather than isolated points, thereby transforming how we understand and predict system behaviors.
In Week Five, participants reflect on their journal entries from the past month, assessing their honesty and emotional responses. They are encouraged to recognize changes in relationships and anticipate future growth. The focus remains on value-based interactions and fostering supportive habits, continuing to build upon learned insights and experiences.
The writer reflects on their challenging relationship with their step-grandparent in-laws, who were critical and judgmental, particularly towards the writer’s mother. Observing the dynamics during visits reveals the author’s mother’s struggles with conformity and criticism, highlighting themes of family power, expectation, and toxic behavior, especially during mourning after their father’s death.
The narrative describes a road trip through Utah to Salt Lake City, highlighting the challenges and experiences along the way. The protagonist deals with personal reflections on relationships and the cultural differences in Utah. After engaging with friends and facing car troubles, they consider a future in Wyoming, yearning for freedom and nature.
The text critiques the failure of systems built on misconceptions about knowledge hierarchies, highlighting how intentional bias and gatekeeping have led to a “damage cascade” in the creator economy. It advocates for integrating relational, ecological, and indigenous knowledge into platform design and offers a vision for sustainable practices that honor complexity and community dynamics.
“Worry” by Protyus A. Gendher addresses feelings of anxiety and self-doubt while emphasizing self-acceptance. The song reassures listeners that imperfection is acceptable and promotes grounding practices for emotional regulation. Its relatable lyrics foster a sense of community, reminding us that we are all worthy and not alone in our struggles.
The text explores the concept of “bastard disciplines,” fields that have lost their lineage and institutional support, yet possess practitioners who embody legitimacy through their continued work. These practitioners, often operating outside traditional frameworks, preserve the core functions and knowledge of their disciplines, asserting their rightful place despite the academy’s collapse.
Beneficial Negativity My character is a natural mixture of postmodern and critical theories through the lens of repeated trauma. I… Read more: Beneficial Negativity
In the second month, participants engage in weekly exercises, journaling, and reflective analysis in week 5. Week 6 focuses on self-care and boundaries, while week 7 emphasizes letting go. Finally, week 8 introduces the DBT skill DEAR MAN for improved interpersonal effectiveness. Feedback for content concerns is welcomed.
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