Survivor Literacy

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  • Survivor Literacy – It Looks Different From Here
    Survivor Literacy – It Looks Different From Here The world looks different from the vantage point of someone who’s lived… Read more: Survivor Literacy – It Looks Different From Here
  • 91) Food Addiction- How it Started
    The evolution of food consumption has deeply affected human health and society. Early humans thrived on raw and foraged foods until cooking and agriculture emerged, leading to an increase in population but poorer health. Specialization and a token economy created inequalities. Today, this history contributes to widespread food addiction and obesity crisis.
  • 29) Sisters Part Two
    The author reflects on the challenging experience of caring for younger sisters, feeling the absence of their mother. Bath time transforms from joy to a struggle, marked by fear and harsh discipline influenced by the mother’s expectations. The narrator grapples with feelings of inadequacy and learns harmful lessons on parenting.
  • Busting Myths about Homelessness
    Busting Myths about Homelessness Homelessness is a ChoiceHomelessness is Intersectional There are actually many real social/ structural/ psychological/ medical/ circumstantial… Read more: Busting Myths about Homelessness
  • Late Night Musings
    Late Night Musings Hey Copilot, Philosophically, do republicans live in America whereas democrats live in the United States? That’s a… Read more: Late Night Musings
  • 60) Getting Witchy With It
    The author shares their journey into Wicca, influenced by a Wiccan brother and an inspiring dream. Discovering a local witchy bookstore, they embraced its community and valuable resources, particularly the book “Helping Yourself with White Witchcraft.” Wicca nurtured their autonomy, creativity, and self-discovery during their challenging teen years.
  • Relational Field Theory – See the field, not the fight
    Relational Field Theory (RFT) emphasizes that conflicts between individuals are driven by underlying dynamics in the relational field. By shifting focus from personal attacks to these deeper structures, one can better understand and resolve conflicts, reducing emotional intensity and ultimately shifting the situation, leading to more effective interventions.
  • Glass Ceiling Records – Song Archive – New Therapist
    New Therapist (Swing) is a comedic yet poignant song that explores the challenges of navigating mental health care. It highlights structural issues like delayed sessions and administrative hurdles, using swing music to bring levity to the serious subject. The track serves as both social critique and cultural documentation of contemporary therapy experiences.
  • Glass Ceiling Records – BTS – Anthropology, Transparency, and the Shared Space Between Us
    The blog “Behind the Scenes- Glass Ceiling Records” emphasizes the importance of public-facing anthropology in sharing knowledge. It invites readers into the creative and analytical processes behind song creation, fostering transparency and interpersonal exchanges. This approach aims to openly contextualize emotional truths and lived experiences, creating a living archive of relational anthropology.
  • Glass Ceiling Records – Song Archive – Archive as Methodology
    Glass Ceiling Records uses a structured methodology to provide a comprehensive understanding of its song catalog. Through relational anthropology, each post introduces songs in context, details their emotional purpose, and explores how they fit within the ecosystem of music streaming. This approach fosters a deeper connection to the music and its cultural significance.
  • Glass Ceiling Records – BTS – Spiraling Up
    The post explores how personal experiences shape understanding in anthropology, particularly through the lens of relational anthropology. It emphasizes how individuals embody knowledge gained through navigating different identities and communities, making their personal histories intrinsic to their research. Counter-institutional spaces like Glass Ceiling Records facilitate this intuitive, lived approach to knowledge creation.
  • 90) Weaponization of the Benign and Beneficial
    The author reflects on their journey from self-blame to embracing personal accountability, emphasizing the importance of positivity and resilience. They explore how societal expectations, like the bootstrap myth and motherhood ideals, can be weaponized, creating feelings of inadequacy. Ultimately, they advocate for self-acceptance and authentic growth.
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    Relational Anthropology – Human Trafficking: Seeing What’s in Plain Sight
    The article “Human Trafficking: Seeing What’s in Plain Sight” by Protyus A. Gendher argues that human trafficking is not a distant issue but a pervasive reality shaped by force, fraud, and coercion. It examines how American marriage structures reflect trafficking logic, historically limiting women’s autonomy and reinforces systemic exploitation in various forms. Understanding this connection is essential to dismantling the institutional roots of trafficking.
  • Invitation to the Dominant Voice
    The invitation encourages individuals used to being the focus to decenter themselves in a shared space. It emphasizes the importance of humility, healing, and listening to others’ experiences. By stepping away from dominant roles and participating as equals, attendees can contribute to a supportive community and foster mutual understanding.
  • Loveland Police Unnecessary Force Videos
    Loveland Police Unnecessary Force Videos This video is age restricted and can only be viewed on YouTube.

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