Language influences how we act and how we speak. If our pain, emotional or otherwise, has been minimized, we minimize our own wants and needs.
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Cult Commands Part I: The Angry Voice in Your Head
You can recognize a cult command because the theme is hopelessness. It's the ultimate in absolutism: there is nothing you can do.
"He wants sex more than I do!": red flag or no big deal?
“Elizabeth, how can I tell the difference when some behavior is upsetting to me? Is it a relationship red flag or not a big deal?” Here’s what you need to know…
Behind The Scenes: "How does one forgive someone who has wronged them?
The many problems with forgiveness.