family

Family can be our support system. Or they can be part of the problem. All about the complicated, loving, and difficult relationship with us and the ones who love us.

Being Brave: From Devil Child To Fearless Warrior
I’ve lived a life that’s full. I traveled each and every highway . And more, much more than this, I did it my way. — Frank Sinatra
By Vanessa Brownabout a year ago in Psyche
How to overcome Inferiority Complex?
An inferiority complex is a set of beliefs that we hold about ourselves where we always assign less value to ourselves in comparison to others. It is a composite of low self-worth, doubt, uncertainty, and feelings of not measuring up to standards. Consciously or unconsciously we compare ourselves to others. In this process, we may feel either jealous or inferior, or superior to others. Inferiority complex manifests in our lives constantly and continuously & affects our relationships, performance & our self-perception in a covert & overt manner. It is often unconscious and may arise out of deep-seated insecurities especially when we put ourselves down and put others on a pedestal. When we have feelings of inferiority, we keep comparing ourselves with others and always end up selling ourselves short. We tend to maximize our flaws and discount our strengths. This perspective leads to pervasive feelings of unhappiness, hopelessness, anger, resentment, anxiousness, envy pain, and a feeling of guilt about these feelings. With this complex, the person is unable to overcome the difficulties of life.
By Venuabout a year ago in Psyche
Beauty In The Simple. Top Story - November 2024.
Today has been a very Different Pace than I'm Used To. I have a Tendency to "Go Go Go". I Love to Strive. To Push.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
The Countdown
Tick Tock... Tick Tock... You're Running Out of Time. You're Running Around. Everything is Against You.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
The Complex Trauma of Adoption. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Adoption is often seen as a beautiful journey of building families, but it’s also a journey rooted in profound loss and complex emotions. For many adoptees, being separated from their biological family is a foundational trauma that can deeply influence their lives. This experience can lead to what mental health professionals call "complex trauma"—a type of trauma that develops from prolonged, repeated exposure to emotionally distressing situations, often starting in childhood. Understanding the layers of trauma associated with adoption is key to supporting adoptees on their journey to healing.
By Pippa Macabout a year ago in Psyche
How Couples Therapy Can Help During the Holiday Season. AI-Generated.
The holiday season, often imagined as a time of joy and togetherness, can also bring unique challenges for couples. Between busy schedules, family gatherings, financial pressures, and the high expectations that come with the season, stress levels can run high, sometimes making it harder to connect and communicate with each other.
By Samantha Jonesabout a year ago in Psyche
For Those Who Feel Without Hope
There will be Days when it Feels like there is No Hope. These Days Will Happen. It May be Today. It May be Coming.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
What To Do When Things Are Not Fair
You're going to Hate Hearing This because it's Cliché Expression. Life Is Not Fair. None of us Enjoy Hearing that.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
Grieving Change...
I had a very intense day, in many ways, a few days ago. It held new beginnings... I realized that I am not scared of going back to court.
By The Schizophrenic Momabout a year ago in Psyche
Narcissist or Borderline Personality Disorder?
"A person with BPD seeks love for security whereas a person with NPD seeks love for attention". If you're still in a toxic relationship, it's likely you've done all the research; recognized the process (the grooming, devaluing, discarding, and hoovering), traits and tactics (lack of empathy, need for admiration, lying, manipulating), and felt the effects of abuse (hypervigilance, confusion, loss of a sense of self, isolation).
By writemindmattersabout a year ago in Psyche
The Frankenstein Story. Top Story - November 2024.
I've had the workings of this story in my drafts for some time now. The reason being is because it's not emotionally pleasant or pretty, but it must be dealt with. It's time to let the monster out.
By Shirley Belkabout a year ago in Psyche
What Do You Stand For?
What Do You Stand For? Really, think about it. How Dedicated are You to that? Truly. I ask it as a bit of a Challenge, but also a Realization.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche