I want to first say that the title of this post might be slightly misleading. I don’t believe it’s actually possible to STOP judging all of your emotions. But you (and I) can work towards doing it less often. What does "judging emotions" mean? Before I get to the how,...
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Do You Suffer from Religious Trauma?
When you hear the words “religious trauma,” what do you think of? You’re maybe thinking something along the lines of Catholic priests and altar boys. And while that’s certainly one of the most egregious examples of religious trauma, it can be much subtler than...
How to Talk to Your Kids about Race and Racism
There might be a misconception that children are too young to learn about race. However, it is usually adults who feel uncomfortable talking about racial differences with their child because it may “put ideas in their heads.” Or other adults may feel that...
The “S” Word
Growing up, the word "sex" seemed taboo; my friends and I (should we ever talk about sex in any way) would just refer to it as either "the s-word" OR spell it out; somehow or another, that made it even scarier. I'm not entirely sure when I actually realized...