Self-compassion can emerge as a beacon of strength for survivors of abuse and violence. Despite what others who do not know any better say, self-compassion is not about self-pity. …
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Affirmation: Silence the voice of self-criticism (with video & audio)
by TGJPby TGJPNew video link I silence the voice of self-criticism. I don’t even hear self-criticism speak when it tries to get my attention. It doesn’t have anything good to say. All …
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Why It is Safer and Wiser to Avoid Rushing into Marriage
by TGJPby TGJPLove and marriage Love and marriage Go together like a horse and carriage Great song Not great life advice. elink.io | See Original
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What Literature Can Teach Us About Contemporary Self-identity
by TGJPby TGJPoriginally published 8/8/23 The award-winning movie, “The Green Book” concerned the Black community. Here was a book that was designed for one purpose, to keep Black people safe in a …
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I Will Survive: How Survivor Gloria Gaynor Keeps Inspiring Decades After the Release of Grammy Winning Song
by TGJPby TGJPoriginally published 2/8/ 2016 At First I Was Afraid… When we have been wounded we must heal. To do that, I think we all use a combination of tools. Some of …
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Women Will Not Wait for Your Permission to Tell Our Own Stories
by TGJPby TGJPWhen they first came out with the term “birthing people” I remember questioning it among other women including on the Twitter app. How did we feel about that? Suddenly, …
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Critical Thinking for More Clarity and Safety
by TGJPby TGJPWhen it comes to violence and abuse, critical thinking is vitally important. How would we know the difference between what is true and what is false? What is real and …
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The BIG Boundaries Issue for Survivors
by TGJPby TGJPelink.io | See Original
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Sherrice Iverson: The Deadly Danger of Deprioritizing the Safety of Girls
by TGJPby TGJPOn 5/28/23 I posted about one of the worst murder cases seen in Nevada casino history. The murder of little Sherrice Iverson. “Do not make it easier for males to …
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Feelings of guilt are distressing and draining. There doesn’t seem to be an escape. As you are healing, you realize that you’ve done or said something you regret. You’re …