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Unravelling the Noose of Silence: Navigating Fear, Family Secrets and Family Rules
One of my favourite quotes from the soon-to-be-released Family Rules, a peer-reviewed article. Prof. Mark Johnson and I delve into how a dysfunctional paternal system can generate long-lasting pain and other chronic disorders. The quote talks about what happens when the child sees or hears something that the parent wishes they hadn’t. It then captures…
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How Compliance may Lead to Chronic Pain or Dis-ease
This is a tiny overview from the book Family Rules Okay: Becoming Whole Without The Need For Approval. Here we look at the impact of a dysfunctional parental relationship on physical and mental health. The book then leads us to the larger societal aspect of the impact a dysfunctional paternalistic system of government can have…
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First-Time Emotional Experiences: Why They Are So Difficult to Clear
First-Time Emotional Experiences: Why They Are So Difficult to Clear Have you ever experienced a traumatic or emotionally charged event that has lingered with you for days, months, or even years? Perhaps it was a breakup, a death in the family, or a particularly traumatic moment. For many people, these types of experiences can be…
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How Can You Forget In Order To Forgive?
The Family Rules Around Forgiveness Are you holding a grudge or still blaming someone for something that happened years ago? If you just answered “Yes” and you don’t want to do anything about it, this quote is for you, then please stop reading. “Anger: an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in…
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9 Ways to Spot a Narcissist
1. How to Spot a Narcissistic Personality Disorder: What exactly is a narcissist personality disorder? The Diagnostic and Statistical manual of mental disorders lists it as a personality disorder and that there are nine signs to look for but what exactly is a narcissist? It is a person with a narcissistic personality disorder can often…
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