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Don’t hear what wasn’t said
I heard this quote online: “Don’t hear what I didn’t say.” And it speaks volumes. So many of us distort reality by filling in the blanks with our worst fears. Someone says, “I can’t help you today,” and you hear, “You’re annoying.” … Continue reading
You Can’t Touch My Hair
You Can’t Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain Phoebe Robinson(2016, 320 pages) I came across this book in my stack and smiled, remembering that I had asked for it as a birthday gift years ago. I’m pretty … Continue reading
Creating Your Reality
Thoughts become things, and we can make our lives happy or sad with what we think about. I truly believe this, and I have seen it play out in my life, where I have created chaos in my life from … Continue reading
Understanding Personal Limits: A Mindset Shift
Separate disappointment from unworthiness….When someone says “I can’t,” practice translating what you hear. Instead of “You’re too much,” remind yourself: “This person has limits and they’re being honest about their capacity.” Disappointment is not a referendum on your value. It’s information about what’s possible … Continue reading
Emotional Healing
As a therapist, I’ve learned that people’s inability to hear the truth plays a huge role in their emotional suffering. And that’s because hearing the truth also forces people to face their embarrassment and shame. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 