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80) Ripples
The author reflects on their journey with trauma and parenting, emphasizing the challenge of sharing painful stories while trying to connect with their child. They explore the impact of unspoken trauma on relationships and highlight the importance of healing, openness, and authenticity. This process helps build trust and understanding within their family. Continue reading
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49) Trying on Scripts
The author reflects on their experiences with a small, imaginative cult formed during adolescence, alongside friends K and R. They explored identity through shared fictional narratives and characters, blurring lines between reality and performance. Eventually, the author distanced from the group, recognizing the dangers involved, while R remained deeply attached to the fantasy. Continue reading
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77) A Willing Hand
The narrator shares experiences working during haying season for a local rancher, feeling eager yet anxious to prove their worth. They navigate challenges with tractors, bond with a mostly established crew, and yearn for acceptance. The job brings personal growth and reflection, contrasting their past family ties with newfound independence. 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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76) Wide Open Spaces
The passage reflects on personal experiences of living on a back road surrounded by nature and explores themes of food, connection, and language learning. The author recounts cooking memories with their mother, the challenges of taking a sign language course, and the emotional friction within family dynamics, ultimately affecting their sense of belonging. 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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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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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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51) Human Trafficking
Christian Marriage is Human Trafficking. I said what I said. Continue reading
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74) The Old Witch
The narrative explores the relationship between the narrator, a young person navigating life challenges, and an older Native woman, referred to as the Old Witch. She provides a refuge and imparts wisdom about authenticity and rejecting shame. Their bond deepens through shared experiences, secrets, and the tension of attraction, ultimately highlighting themes of connection and… Continue reading
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35) The Panopticon
The content discusses the concept of the Panopticon and its implications in everyday life, reflecting on how surveillance influences behavior. It shares personal anecdotes of growing up in a community where individuals constantly monitored each other, leading to anxiety and a sense of inescapability. The narrative highlights the psychological effects of such a surveillance culture. Continue reading
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41) The Machine
The post discusses “The Cult of the Ego” and its relation to social dynamics and institutional racism, as depicted in A&E’s documentary series “Houses of Horror.” It emphasizes how dysregulated individuals can dominate social structures, perpetuating conformity and white supremacy, while also critiquing current DEI practices undermined by existing power systems. Continue reading
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84) Matthew
The post reflects on the impact of Matthew Shepard’s murder on the author, who feels deeply connected to their identity as a bisexual witch in Wyoming. It highlights the pervasive bigotry encountered, despite some community members claiming to support “live and let live.” The author expresses determination to fight for equality and honor Matthew’s legacy,… Continue reading
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11) Dad – Revisited
The author reflects on their fragmented relationship with their biological father and the subsequent grief of losing their stepfather. Memories reveal a complex family dynamic filled with love, regret, and longing for connection. Despite challenges, the impact of both father figures highlights the desire for understanding and acceptance amid profound loss. Continue reading
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10) *Adult Supervision Required (TW) Part Two – Revisited
The author describes sexual abuse from their childhood. Continue reading
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