Just read an article about the effects of ‘resilience culture’ on people with chronic illnesses. Believing that the right mindset can change everything can sometimes be an act of violence
a trauma book I was reading had an interesting claim that indecision is often because the person looks for the approval of an internalized authority figure but is unable to predict what action they would approve of.
Andrew Garfield talks to Elmo about missing his mother after she recently passed away.
“When I miss her I remember it’s because she made me so happy, I can celebrate her & miss her at the same time”
Learning to dance with a banged up heart
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@chenyboi @adje__ As an average Joe speaking, I am aware that I can mask the pain with a painkiller. But I want to know the cause. So I’m coming to you to diagnose, not tell me how to mask the pain and then 5 years later hear that was the first symptom of something more sinister
Many children that we label as resilient are actually trying their best to survive a situation that they did not ask to be in.
Trauma doesn't always show up as acting out or aggression it can also present as very well-behaved, perfectionism and people-pleasing.