Chronic indecision has got to be one of the most painful symptoms of inner conflict, turning sufferers into queasy question marks stooped in a wilted crouch. Okay, maybe that’s a bit graphic—but you get the point. I’ve written an earlier post on the subject (Indecisive No … [Read more...] about A Decisive Look at Indecision
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Hidden Dynamics of Racism
News commentators have been trying to figure out what motivated a group of white University of Oklahoma students on an outing earlier this month to sing a racist chant laden with anti-black slurs and a reference to lynching. The episode made national headlines after it was … [Read more...] about Hidden Dynamics of Racism
Unconscious Factors Fuel Abortion Fight
The abortion fight won’t go away. This month the United States Senate failed to create a fund for victims of sexual trafficking because an abortion provision had been inserted into the bill. Meanwhile, legal challenges are proceeding in many states over recent legislation that … [Read more...] about Unconscious Factors Fuel Abortion Fight
Life’s Painful Entanglements (Part II)
A visitor to this website—I’ll call him Jim—wrote to me and asked, “What would you recommend for someone who is often sucked into negativity and drama due to the careless mistakes of others? I get triggered to feel angry and frustrated with their foolishness, and I can't seem to … [Read more...] about Life’s Painful Entanglements (Part II)
Insight into Gender Identity Disorder
The lives of transgender people and those considering the process are often agonizing. They experience significant distress or impairment concerning their strong desire to transition to the gender other than the one assigned at birth. Many psychiatrists regard their plight … [Read more...] about Insight into Gender Identity Disorder