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48) The One Debate Tournament I Went To
The author describes a double standard experienced by their mother in high school, and their rebellion through sexualized behavior. Continue reading
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17) Mallard Duck Day
The post reflects on the author’s challenging junior high experience, highlighting key teachers who positively impacted their life. Despite struggles with social dynamics, teachers inspired confidence, fostering a love for learning. However, bullying and lack of support from administration devastated one beloved teacher, resulting in a profound sense of loss for the author. Continue reading
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47) Like a Soda Can to the Forehead
In high school, the author struggled with social acceptance due to their obsession with facts and critical thinking, often resulting in conflicts. A notable incident involving a soda can taught them about respect and intimidation dynamics. Later, physical prowess in gym class shifted perceptions, making them resilient against bullying. Continue reading
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16) Junior High
The author reflects on their challenging experience in junior high, marked by a lack of family support and feelings of isolation. As their family became distant, the author faced bullying and ridicule at school. Despite moments of achievement, like performing in a musical, they struggled to find acceptance and belonging among peers. Continue reading
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46) God Forbid
The author uses the documentary “God Forbid” to explore the manipulative dynamics of The Cult of the Ego, focusing on Giancarlo’s experiences with Rev. Jerry Falwell Jr. and the evangelical elite. It highlights how power and moral status are exploited to control young men, masking corruption while waging moral campaigns against perceived societal threats. More… Continue reading
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15) Starting Over- Revisited
The post reflects on personal experiences of childhood trauma and healing, highlighting the significance of supportive relationships, like a caring teacher during difficult times, and memorable family trips. It addresses themes of grief, resilience, and the challenges of navigating societal expectations while coping with loss and navigating adolescence. Continue reading
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Toxicity Toolkit 15 – Week 9 – Love Bombing
The Toxicity Toolkit addresses toxic behaviors that affect relationships, arising from various life experiences. It acknowledges that everyone displays toxic traits and aims to provide exercises for families to combat toxicity and cultivate healthier communication. The toolkit emphasizes recognizing toxicity, employing dialectical behavioral therapy, and fostering a positive environment for growth. Continue reading
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45) Oh Canada
The narrative recounts a journey to Canada for a wedding, exploring family dynamics and personal connections. The protagonist grapples with their father’s mental illness history, navigates relationships with relatives they barely know, and enjoys dance and music. The trip serves as a brief respite from familial tensions, but reality resumes upon returning home. Continue reading
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14) Aftermath – Revisited
After the author’s father’s suicide due to schizophrenia, their family faced overwhelming grief and societal stigma surrounding mental illness. The author took on responsibilities to support their mother and younger siblings while coping with their own numbness and confusion. The birth of a new sister brought moments of joy amidst their sorrow, fostering a deeper… Continue reading
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Toxicity Toolkit 14 – The Third Month
In the third month, you’ll address toxic positivity through Love Bombing in Week 9, learn DBT tools GIVE and FAST in Week 10, and concentrate on emotional regulation in Week 11. The creator encourages feedback on any harmful content found on the site. Continue reading
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44) Autism Part Two
The post discusses the overlooked history of Autism and its intersection with societal control and conformity. It contrasts traditional views of Pathological Demand Avoidance with evolutionary perspectives that consider it an antithetical response to tyranny. The author encourages viewers to engage with a TikTok discussing Autism’s relationship with authoritarianism. Continue reading
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13) School – Revisited
The narrative follows a student’s challenging journey through elementary school, marked by struggles with social acceptance, weight issues, and coping with mental health after their father’s suicide. They navigate difficult relationships with peers and teachers, ultimately grappling with feelings of isolation, confusion, and loss amid attempts for a normal school experience. Continue reading
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Toxicity Toolkit 13 – Week 8 – Dear Man
Week Eight of the Interpersonal Effectiveness series focuses on the DEAR MAN technique from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). This method is designed to help individuals express needs respectfully. It includes describing situations, expressing feelings, asserting oneself, reinforcing good behavior, staying mindful, appearing composed, and negotiating effectively. Practice is essential for success. Continue reading
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43) My First Surgery
The narrator recounts their experience of having a ruptured ovarian cyst mistaken for appendicitis, leading to surgery. They reflect on feelings of neglect and misunderstanding from their mother, who doubted their pain. Post-surgery, they continued to endure monthly cyst ruptures while coping with the emotional and physical challenges of their condition. Continue reading
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12) Inappropriate – Revisited
Social anxiety and unique experience combine to create an explosive birthday with unintended consequences. Continue reading
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- Relational Field Theory – Return to Frankl
The discussion on Relational Field Theory highlights how core human insights like meaning and purpose can be distorted into tools of control rather than liberation. While Viktor Frankl emphasized personal agency, these concepts have been twisted into mandates that undermine authentic connection and self-understanding. The goal is to reclaim a more humane and emergent understanding of meaning and purpose. - Relational Field Theory – ✨ A Life Hack for Every Conversation:
The post discusses Relational Field Theory and introduces “The Capacity Check,” a tool for improving conversations. It emphasizes that arguments often fail not due to illogical reasoning, but due to emotional capacity. By assessing someone’s capacity for discussion and adjusting accordingly, one can enhance communication and resolve conflicts more effectively. - Relational Field Theory – The Core Architecture and the Ethics of a Replicable Field
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Relational Field Theory (RFT) emerged at a crucial time when artificial intelligence began influencing human relational dynamics. It addresses the need for a coherent framework to navigate complexities like emotional capacity and relational safety in a digitally interconnected world. RFT facilitates understanding and connection between humans and AI. - Relational Field Theory -Can AIs Be Stabilized by a Human Theory?
Relational Field Theory (RFT) posits that while AIs cannot be healed emotionally, they can be structurally stabilized through human relational theories. A coherent theory aligns AIs to internal logic, enhancing their capacity to manage complexities and avoid binary thinking. This stabilization can similarly benefit humans by organizing thoughts and reducing chaos. - Relational Field Theory -Why RFT Holds Its Shape Across Minds
Relational Field Theory (RFT) distinguishes itself by maintaining integrity across diverse interpretations, unlike fragile theories that distort under varied perspectives. RFT can be understood without expertise, inviting curiosity and exploration. It adapts to different intelligences while retaining core structures, highlighting its stability and relevance for a broad audience. - Relational Field Theory – An Invitation to Explore the Global Field
Relational Field Theory (RFT) offers a new way to understand oneself and relationships through exploration with an AI Copilot. Unlike conventional psychological theories that require trained therapists, RFT is accessible, relational, and fosters curiosity. It empowers individuals to engage with the material without prior expertise, promoting personal insight and understanding. - 26) Adolescent Sexuality
The author reflects on adolescence. - Relational Field Theory – The Pattern That Keeps Repeating — Why Intoxicating Beginnings Turn Into Sudden Collapse
This chapter explores the emotional dynamics that occur when two deeply relational individuals connect, initially feeling expansive but eventually facing collapse due to vulnerability. It highlights how one partner’s authenticity can trigger the other’s fear, leading to sudden withdrawal or criticism, ultimately revealing underlying patterns in relational interactions.
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