Archive for 2011
an epidemic of body-hatred
A great many people are generally dissatisfied, or even contemptuous, of their own bodies. When they see or even think about their own bodies, they feel a sense of disgust. To make matters worse, they get angry and direct their anger inward because they do not (they believe) have the right shape, size, nose, skin,… Read More…
the habit of abandoning yourself
I recall being in 9th grade and nervously asking a certain girl to go out over the weekend. She said yes, and I was ecstatic. Later that day, I shared my good news with another boy to which he responded, “Oh no, I know her, she’s gross.” The date never happened. In response to the… Read More…
other people’s unhealthy choices
It is very difficult when someone close to us continuously makes unhealthy choices – choices that lead to increased depression, anxiety, dysfunction, and suffering. Whether their decisions are related to a toxic relationship, substance abuse, finances or something else, the result is the same: Again and again, we find ourselves bearing witness to decisions that… Read More…
