Child sexual abuse remains one of the most difficult and painful issues society faces. Efforts to expose and prevent it often focus on identifying abusers as distant, monstrous others. This approach, while understandable, limits our ability to truly confront the problem. To unmask child sexual abuse effectively, individuals must certainly take personal responsibility for understanding and awareness. But to be effective at all, this requires a willingness to engage in deep sel

Many adults who experienced chronic trauma during childhood face ongoing struggles with completing tasks and maintaining attention. These difficulties often go unnoticed or misunderstood, yet they significantly affect daily life, work, and relationships. Understanding the roots of these challenges and exploring practical strategies can help individuals regain control and improve their focus and productivity. How Childhood Trauma Affects Attention and Task Completion Chronic t

If you watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas" this year, take a look at Lucy's famous "psychiatrist" scene. It rewinds the clock back to when therapy was therapy. She is top notch! Except for the greed. Below, I have transcribed this scene, edited for length. Then I've got a commentary below. LUCY. May I help you?   CHARLIE BROWN. I'm in sad shape.  I feel depressed. I know I should be happy, but I'm not.   LUCY. Well, as they say on TV, the mere fact that you realize you need

In today's Western society, the idea of male initiation rituals has nearly vanished. These rituals were once vital rites of passage, marking the shift from boyhood to manhood. They offered young men a sense of identity, community, and direction. Without these rituals, many young men face uncertainty in their development and social roles. This blog post delves into the consequences of their absence, looking into the psychological, social, and cultural aspects of missing male i

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You have likely noticed that most of the past photos (before this post) on my blog entries have been removed. A law firm called Higbee &...

When you eat a sugary or carbohydrate-based breakfast, your blood sugar goes sky-high and then crashes in an hour. The body perceives...