Mental Illness Stigma Needs To Stop
Mental illness is an uninvited guest that lingers in the shadows of many lives, often invisible to the untrained eye. As someone who has navigated the murky waters of mental health, stemming from 13 years of childhood displacement, trauma, and abuse, I know all too well the importance of being seen and accepted. Yet, our […]
Unmasking the “Stop Playing the Victim” Gaslighting Tactic
The phrase “stop playing the victim” is often wielded as a tool of gaslighting against survivors of trauma. Those who use it frequently have little understanding of how trauma works and harbor misguided notions about the healing process. It’s a pernicious statement that invalidates the survivor’s experience and perpetuates a cycle of abuse and violence, often under the guise of ‘tough love’ or misguided authority.
10 ways to turn a bad day into a good one!
We all have those days when nothing goes right. You wake up on the wrong side of the bed, your alarm clock doesn’t go off, and then you get stuck in traffic. You’re not alone.