Stick-to-Itiveness

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Gaslighting: recognize, retaliate, reflect, relate, and be reborn Recouping from a crucible year, I have contemplated circumstances that were beyond my control. However, thanks to the innovation and…

Posted @withregram • @patrickteahantherapy All abuse has an element of taking away someone's power. This is true in all kinds of relationships. ⁠ ⁠ In terms of childhood trauma, abusive caretakers abuse their power in some of the following ways:⁠ ⁠ *Shaming the child for simply being a child⁠ *Telling the child who they are through a toxic lens with a role such as scapegoat, savior, or being parentified ⁠ *Emotionally, physically, or sexually abusing a child by having ⁠ the power of an adult⁠ *Controlling the truth⁠ ⁠ And sometimes, the abuse of power is about not using one's power as a caretaker to protect or not neglect one's child. ⁠ ⁠ Abuse is an action, and so are boundaries. ⁠ ⁠ Boundaries are actionable steps to take back power, but what is the quality of that power we are taking back?⁠ ⁠ *Telling family we are unavailable for gossip, toxic negativity, or character assassination. (we take back the power of how we want to "connect" instead of engaging in behaviors outside our true values)⁠ ⁠ *Going no contact. (we take back the power of choosing our mental health and wellness over a system that doesn't believe in such things) ⁠ ⁠ *Advocating for reciprocity -they call us instead of a one-way street. (we take back the power of roles and expectations, meaning we step outside of being the parent for parents and siblings)⁠ ⁠ Are boundaries just demands? No. The outcomes don't matter as much as setting the boundaries. That is the place from which we discover we have power. ⁠ ⁠ Whether they respect the boundary and do, it isn't the goal. Boundaries are declarations of choice and reclaiming a sense of self which is very powerful. ⁠ ⁠ #boundaries #cptsd #toxicfamily #childhoodtrauma #empowerment #choice #senseofself #authenticity ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

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The Impact of Depression: A Call for Sensitivity and Positivity in the Digital Age Depression is an agonizing experience that not everyone can comprehend. It is a profound pain that can either be overcome or engulf…

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The Impact of Depression: A Call for Sensitivity and Positivity in the Digital Age Depression is an agonizing experience that not everyone can comprehend. It is a profound pain that can either be overcome or engulf…

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Gratitude is... I am not going to explain gratitude; rather, I would like to share my perspective on how life would be if we didn’t take the time to…